I took this photo during an overcast August 2006 visit to The Illinois Railway Museum, located in the town of Union Illinois.
Many examples of railroad passenger cars from the steam era, to the diesel streamliner era can be viewed or ridden aboard at the museum. Seen here is a preserved 1920's era heavyweight baggage car from the former Norfolk & Western Railroad.
bagage cars mainly rode on the front end of passenger trains and carried luggage, packages, bulk mail, various parcels, and sometimes even "Loved Ones' to their final resting place. They were a very utilitarian car, and many ended their days in maintenance of Way service. This example has since been repainted at the museum.
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