The prototype Viewliner cars were assembled at Amtrak's Beech Grove Shops in Beech Grove, Indiana, in 1987-1988 from Budd components. Two sleeping cars (2300 and 2301) were built, as was one dining car (8400).
In the years 1987 to 1988, prototype Viewliner trains were assembled at Amtrak's Beech Grove Shops in Indiana. These cars used components from Budd and included two sleeping cars (2300 and 2301), one dining car (8400).