Short-haul coach on the 1947 Empire Builder By Angela Cotey | April 9, 2018 | Last updated on January 4, 2021 Email Newsletter Get the newest photos, videos, stories, and more from Trains.com brands. Sign-up for email today! Get Updates Passengers avail themselves of the swivel seats in one of Great Northern’s 1947 Empire Builder short-haul coaches. These cars had 60 seats; long-haul cars had 44 leg-rest seats. GN photo Comments+ You must login to submit a comment