SOUTHERN PACIFIC’S Lightweight streamlined cars: More than just the Daylight, Part 3 by V. S. Roseman Photos by V. S. Roseman unless otherwise noted 1. EMD E7 diesel engine 907-A leads a pair of “B” units at the head of today’s City of San Francisco, ready for departure time at Oakland Mole. Part 3: The Overland Route and the City of San Francisco In 1937 SP streamlined Daylight-type chair cars SP 2424, 2425, 2426, 2427, 2428 and 2429 were assigned to the Oakland-Chicago “San Francisco Challenger” as part of the SP’s contribution to the Overland route in conjunction MRHMAG.COM • TABLE OF CONTENTS • INDEX