Astra Dome
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Not to be confused with the cars used on the Train of Tomorrow.
For the Chrysler instrument cluster, see AstraDome.
Not to be confused with the sports arena in Houston, Texas Astrodome.
The Astra Domes were a fleet of streamlined dome cars built by the American Car and Foundry Company ("ACF") and later by Pullman-Standard ("PS") for the Union Pacific Railroad between 1954–1958. ACF built a total of 35 cars including coaches, dining cars, and observation cars, while PS built 5 for Union Pacific. After Union Pacific exited the passenger business in 1971 the Auto-Train Corporation purchased most of the fleet and operated them for an additional ten years.
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Constructed ...
Astra Dome | |
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Manufacturer | American Car and Foundry Pullman-Standard |
Constructed | 1954–1955 |
Entered service | 1955–1971 |
Number built | 41 |
Fleet numbers | Union Pacific:
Wabash:
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Operators | Union Pacific Railroad (1955-1971) Wabash Railroad (1958-1964) Auto-Train Corporation (1971-1981) |
Specifications | |
Car length | 85 feet (26 m) |
Width | 10 feet (3.0 m) |
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