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Not all the Midwestern order for railcars will be running by Illinois.
Michigan and Missouri have also contributed to the Midwestern order.
Looking at the previous BiLevel distribution, 88 were for the Midwest and 42 were for California.
Illinois/Midwest – 88 Railcars (46 Coach, 21 Cab-Baggage, & 21 Café-Business Class)
California – 42 Cars (34 Coach, 3 Cab-Baggage, & 5 Café-Lounge)

The Midwest needs around 17 train sets, so 21 cab-baggage and 21
Business-cafe cars means there will be 4 sets as spares.
Missouri needs 2 sets to run the SL to KC Services; Michigan needs 5 sets, 3 for the Wolverine and 1 each for the Blue Water and Pere Marquette; Illinois needs 10 sets, 1 set each for Illini, Saluki, 2 sets for Quincy and Rock Island, and 4 sets for Lincoln services. So i’m Looking at 4 car train sets; 1 cab-baggage, 1 Business-cafe, and 2 coaches per set - with at leas 4 more coaches to add to sets as needed, additionally the 2 coaches for the 4 spare sets (8 more coach cars) available for use.

Since the Midwest order didn’t change number wise with the change to single level cars, the breakdown on cars will probably be the same. It is difficult to figure out what California will be doing with 7 more cars heading its’ way. I’m thinking they are going to need 2 more cab-baggage cars to match the business-cafe at a minimum, and possibly 5 more coaches?