Exciting new finds in the last few days culminating tonight in the amazing discovery of the ceiling artists initials on one of the lower deck ceilings, we may via the Pullman company researchers site be able to track down a family. Also the removal of trim revealed probably the best preserved piece of original pattern.
And we now believe the car had all frosted glass in the roof originally, and all the wonderful array of patterns we have (Pullman designs) are replacements, many of which date back over 100 years with replacement frames as well. Quite a few frames have had major damage where the brass loops have been ripped out with the transom pole and a new piece of Cherry inserted, so this coupled with new glass may account for the different windows.
We also may be appealing soon to raise money for a pair of excellent wooden 8'0 trucks which could be available, we will keep you posted on this rare opportunity.
Photos attached
Cheers
Michael Pannell
Cheyenne
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