Heritage Fleet was a program started by Amtrak in 1977 to convert its older mainly streamlined cars from steam heating to head end power. Head end power conversions were performed at Amtrak’s Beech Grove Shops outside of Indianapolis. The program was completed by the mid 1980s.Most Heritage Fleet cars have been retired from Amtrak service.
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Pullman Company, Budd Company, St. Louis Car Company
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