Hello Folks,
I need your help, I'm trying to locate the car that used to be the Norfolk & Western Stadium Seat Observation Car named "Altavista", (N&W 800) this was the light weight sister to the Buena Vista stadium seat Observation that is currently used on the Norfolk Southern Office train. I know the car was sold at auction sometime in the 1980's (I think) and ended up on the Nashville & Eastern RR in Nashville TN (I do know this). I've talked with Staff of the Nashville & Eastern and they recall this car but say it was sold some time ago. Currently I'm awaiting more information from Nashville & Eastern as to whom they might have sold it too but they could not remember off hand.
Picture through this link shows car painted for Nashville & Eastern in June-24-1990.
http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=558843
Is there anyone out there who knows what happened to this car and if it's still with us? Does anyone know where it's at and better yet who or what organization owns it? Your help could contribute to the future of this car, any leads welcome.
Finally I want all to know I stand to gain nothing from this request other than I'm working for the preservation of this car and it would not be for private use or profit! Look forward to hearing from any and all.
Picture of Altavista on the N&W as car number 800, date? not sure but this is the car we are looking for!
