2008 Republican National Convention Brought Many Special Cars to St. Paul

Patron Tequila Express Business Car in Saint Paul, Minnesota, for the 2008 Republican National Convention

Patron Tequila Express Business Car at Amtrak depot in St. Paul, Minnesota. The passenger car is dark green with red white and blue bunting, Presidential Seal of the United States are placed on either side of the Patron bee logo

While avoiding the route through downtown St. Paul during the Republican National Convention, I drove past the Amtrak station and saw a few private cars in addition to those that are usually housed there.

The most notable private car was the Patrón Tequila Express business car. Built in 1926 it was used by the Gulf Mobile, and Ohio Railroad (GMO).

Patron Tequila Express Business Car. Built in 1926, in Saint Paul, Minnesota for the 2008 Republican National Convention. Close-up of the business car.

Patron Tequila Express Business Car at Amtrak depot in St. Paul, Minnesota. The passenger car is dark green with red white and blue bunting, Presidential Seal of the United States are placed on either side of the Patron bee logo