ATSF 3071

Kit bashed Kato smooth side chair car made to resemble Santa Fe car. Built by St. Louis Car Company, the 3071 was the second light weight car purchased by the Santa Fe. It was ordered and delivered at the same time as Budd car 3070 in 1937 for evaluation before ATSF ordered any more light weigh cars. Santa Fe decided to go with Budd and the rest was history. This was the only car ordered from St. Louis Car Co. It was delivered in a coach green paint scheme, immediately repainted two tone gray for service on the Scout and in 1947 painted in the shadow line (simulated fluted sides) paint scheme show here.