consist the HO and N scale manufacturers simulate with their
models. These new cars were 79 feet long to accommodate elec-
tric baggage elevators, an exclusive Southern Pacific innovation.
World War II
The Daylight ran essentially intact throughout World War
II, although the tavern and one of the parlor cars were soon
replaced with chair cars to provide urgently needed additional
seating. Many of the SP passenger trains were discontinued for
the duration by government regulation, declared unnecessary
duplications of service.
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