The Silver Meteor had been re-equipped for what would prove to be the last time (prior to Amtrak) in 1956. Since its genesis as an all-coach train in 1939, it had featured an end-of-train tavern-observation lounge for coach passengers, and this re-equipping carried on the tradition. Still, Seaboard wanted a signature car for its well-heeled first class passengers. As tight overhead clearances on the Pennsy's Northeast Corridor trackage precluded the use of dome cars, Seaboard and Pullman-Standard came up with the next best thing: The glass-roofed, mid-train "Sun Lounge" cars, which show up in this listing as the five double bedroom/lounge cars.

View Seaboard's "Silver Fleet" advertisement from the November 1958 issue (jpg file, 702KB)


From the pages of the Official Guide, November 1958

Pennsylvania RR keystone heraldR. F. & P. heraldSeaboard Air Line RR herald

The Silver Meteor

Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Seaboard Air Line
October 26, 1958

175 Connecting Train Number (New Haven) 188
8 30A Dp 0.0 Boston, MA (ET) C R Ar 3 40P
9 35A Dp 43.8 Providence, RI C R Ar 2 51P
11 55A Dp 156.8 New Haven, CT C R Ar 12 32P
1 30P Ar 229.1 New York, NY (Penn Station) (ET) C R Dp 11 00A
113 Train Number 114
Daily Miles (Pennsylvania) Services Daily
2 55P Dp 0.0 New York, NY (Penn Station) (ET) C R Ar 10 25A
R 3 10P 10.0 Newark, NJ C R D10 10A
R 3 55P 58.1 Trenton, NJ C R D 9 25A
4 24P 85.9 North Philadelphia, PA C R 8 55A
4 34P 91.4 Philadelphia, PA (30th St. Station) C R 8 43A
5 03P 118.1 Wilmington, DE C R 8 12A
6 05P 186.5 Baltimore, MD C R 7 11A
6 45P Ar 226.6 Washington, DC C R Dp 6 30A
57 Continuing Train Number (Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac) 58
7 10P Dp 226.6 Washington, DC C R Ar 6 05A
F 7 27P 234.8 Alexandria, VA C F 5 41A
F 7 52P 261.3 Quantico, VA C F 5 09A
F 8 12P 280.7 Fredericksburg, VA C F 4 46A
R 9 35P Ar 343.1 Richmond, VA (Main St. Sta.) C R Dp D 3 35A
(Seaboard Air Line)
R 9 35P Dp 343.1 Richmond, VA C R Ar D 3 35A
F 9 59P 365.8 Petersburg, VA C R F 3 00A
12 15A Ar 500.3 Raleigh, NC C R Dp 12 45A
12 20A Dp Ar 12 40A
2 05A Ar 596.9 Hamlet, NC C 11 00P
2 15A Dp 10 50P
669.9 Camden, SC C 9 25P
4 05A Ar 702.8 Columbia, SC C Dp 8 50P
4 10A Dp Ar 8 45P
6 38A Ar 843.7 Savannah, GA C R Dp 6 28P
6 43A Dp Ar 6 23P
7 43A 911.0 Thalmann, GA (Brunswick Junction) C 5 15P
9 05A Ar 982.7 Jacksonville, FL C R Dp 4 05P
9 20A Dp Ar 3 55P
10 14A 1038.5 Waldo, FL C 2 45P
10 54A 1083.8 Ocala, FL C 2 06P
11 25A Ar 1109.9 Wildwood, FL C Dp 1 40P
Miami Section
57 Continuing Train Number (Seaboard) 58
11 35A Dp 1109.9 Wildwood, FL C Ar 1 30P
12 29P 1168.5 Auburndale, FL C
12 40P 1174.5 Winter Haven, FL (Cypress Gardens) C 12 25P
D12 52P 1184.2 West Lake Wales, FL C 12 18P
1 12P 1206.9 Avon Park, FL C 11 54A
1 23P 1215.9 Sebring, FL C 11 44A
D 1 59P 1257.4 Okeechobee, FL C R11 10A
D 2 22P 1286.0 Indiantown, FL
2 56P 1318.6 West Palm Beach, FL C R 10 18A
D 3 05P 1325.2 Lake Worth, FL C R10 09A
D 3 16P 1336.2 Delray Beach, FL C R R 9 58A
D 3 28P 1347.0 Deerfield Beach, FL (Boca Raton) C R 9 48A
3 47P 1361.0 Fort Lauderdale, FL C R 9 34A
D 4 00P 1368.4 Hollywood, FL C R 9 25A
D 4 25P 1385.1 Hialeah, FL (Int'l. Airport) C R 9 08A
4 40P Ar 1388.7 Miami, FL (ET) C R Dp 9 00A
St. Petersburg Section
157 Continuing Train Number (Seaboard) 158
11 40A Dp 1109.9 Wildwood, FL C Ar 1 20P
D12 24P 1146.5 Dade City, FL C R12 24P
D12 51P 1171.4 Plant City, FL C F11 59A
1 30P Ar 1193.4 Tampa, FL (Union Station) C R Dp 11 30A
Through Cars New York-Sarasota/Venice
26-257 Connecting Train Number (Seaboard) 258-25
1 45P Dp 1193.4 Tampa, FL (Union Station) C R Ar 11 10A
F 2 15P 1211.3 Durant, FL F10 23A
3 25P 1250.9 Bradenton, FL C R 9 20A
3 55P 1261.8 Sarasota, FL C R 9 00A
4 40P Ar 1281.0 Venice, FL C Dp 8 15A
1 40P Dp 1193.4 Tampa, FL (Union Station) C R Ar 11 20A
D 2 01P 1199.9 Sulphur Springs, FL R10 57A
F 2 20P 1213.6 Oldsmar, FL F10 40A
F 2 25P 1218.5 Safety Harbor, FL C F10 34A
2 40P 1226.1 Clearwater, FL (Belleview-Biltmore Hotel) C R 10 20A
F 1227.5 Belleair, FL F
D 2 45P 1229.4 Largo, FL C R10 13A
F 2 53P 1235.8 Bay Pines, FL C F10 04A
3 25P Ar 1247.3 St. Petersburg, FL (ET) C R Dp 9 45A

Train 113-57: 35 stops, 25:45, 53.9 MPHTrain 113-57-157: 30 stops, 24:30, 50.9 MPH

Train 58-114: 34 stops, 25:25, 54.6 MPHTrain 158-58-114: 31 stops, 24:40, 50.6 MPH


(Pennsylvania RR Notes)


THROUGH SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND FLORIDA THROUGH VIRGINIA, THE CAROLINAS, GEORGIA AND ALABAMA
via SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILROAD.


SLEEPING, PARLOR, DINING CARS AND COACHES (Via Seaboard Air Line Railroad)
Coaches on all trains.


SOUTHWARD

Nos. 113-57-157—SILVER METEOR.
(For Special Service Charge in Reserved Seat Coaches, see Note A.)

Lounge Car...New York to Miami—(5 Double Bedrooms, Bar).

Sleeping Cars...New York to Miami—(10 Roomettes, 6 Double Bedrooms). (Two Cars.)

New York to Miami—(2 Compartments, 2 Drawing-rooms, 5 Double Bedrooms).

New York to St. Petersburg—(11 Double Bedrooms).

New York to St. Petersburg—(10 Roomettes, 6 Double Bedrooms).

New York to Sarasota-Venice—(10 Roomettes, 6 Double Bedrooms).

Dining Cars...New York to Miami.

New York to St. Petersburg.

Tavern Observation...New York to Miami.

Reclining Seat Coaches...(All Seats Reserved).

New York to Miami.

New York to St. Petersburg.

New York to Sarasota-Venice.


NORTHWARD

Nos. 158-58-114—SILVER METEOR

(For Special Service Charge in Reserved Seat Coaches, see Note A.)

Lounge Car...Miami to New York—(5 Double Bedrooms, Bar).

Sleeping Cars...Miami to New York—(10 Roomettes, 6 Double Bedrooms). (Two Cars.)

Miami to New York—(2 Compartments, 2 Drawing-rooms, 5 Double Bedrooms).

St. Petersburg to New York—(11 Double Bedrooms).

St. Petersburg to New York—(10 Roomettes, 6 Double Bedrooms).

Venice-Sarasota to New York—(10 Roomettes, 6 Double Bedrooms).

Dining Cars...Miami to New York.

St. Petersburg to New York.

Tavern Observation...Miami to New York.

Reclining Seat Coaches...(All Seats Reserved).

Miami to New York.

St. Petersburg to New York.

Venice-Sarasota to New York.


Note A—The special service charge is $1.00 ($1.50 effective November 15) (plus Federal Tax) to and from points south of Washington, and 50c. ($1.00 effective November 15) (plus Federal Tax) locally on the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York and Washington for each seat, whether it be occupied by adult or child of any age.

(Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Notes)

Note A—A charge is made for reserving or assigning each seat in Reserved Seat Coaches, whether it be occupied by adults or children (regardless of age).

CAR SERVICE INFORMATION.
(Coach service on all trains unless otherwise indicated.)

Nos. 57 and 58 (S.A.L. Silver Meteor)—Sleeping Cars and Reclining-Seat Coaches New York (via P. R.R.) and St. Petersburg, Miami, Venice—Southward arrives Venice 4:40 p.m., Northward leaves 8:15 a.m. Buffet-Lounge and Tavern-Observation Cars (Miami). Dining Car.

(Seaboard Air Line Notes)


EQUIPMENT OF THROUGH TRAINS BETWEEN THE EASTERN CITIES AND FLORIDA, ATLANTA, BIRMINGHAM AND THE SOUTHWEST.

SOUTHBOUND

SILVER METEOR—No. 57-157.
(Coach Seats Reserved.)

Baggage Dormitory...New York to Miami.

Reclining Seat P. & B. Car (Seats not reserved)...Wildwood to St. Petersburg.

5-Double Bedroom, 2-Compartment, 2-Drawing-room (S-103)...New York to Miami.

10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom (S-104)...New York to Miami.

5-Double Bedroom, Buffet Lounge (S-105)...New York to Miami.

SAL Dining Car...New York to St. Petersburg.

10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom (S-106)...New York to Sarasota-Venice.

10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom (S-107)...New York to St. Petersburg.

11-Double Bedroom...New York to St. Petersburg. (First trip October 18.)

Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 18-W...New York to St. Petersburg.

Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 19-W...New York to St. Petersburg.

Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 20-W...New York to Sarasota-Venice.

SAL Dining Car...New York to Miami.

Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 13-E...New York to Miami.

Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 14-E...New York to Miami.

Tavern Observation...New York to Miami.


NORTHBOUND

SILVER METEOR—No. 158-58.
(Coach Seats Reserved.)

Baggage Dormitory...Miami to New York.
Reclining Seat P. & B. Car (Seats not reserved)...St. Petersburg to Wildwood.
5-Double Bedroom, 2-Compartment, 2-Drawing-room (B-52)...Miami to New York.
10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom (B-53)...Miami to New York.
5-Double Bedroom, Buffet Lounge (B-54)...Miami to New York.
SAL Dining Car...St. Petersburg to New York.
10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom (B-48)...Venice-Sarasota to New York.
10-Roomette, 6-Double Bedroom (B-58)...St. Petersburg to New York.
11-Double Bedroom...St. Petersburg to New York. (First trip October 17.)
Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 18-W...St. Petersburg to New York.
Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 19-W...St. Petersburg to New York.
Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 20-W...Venice-Sarasota to New York.
SAL Dining Car...Miami to New York.
Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 13-E...Miami to New York.
Reclining Seat Coach (52 Seats) 14-E...Miami to New York.
Tavern Observation...Miami to New York.


A brief aside: The exact meaning of "P&B Car" is a bit obscure, but from usage here and in other listings it appears to refer to a "Passenger & Baggage" car.