Operational Cars
The Enclosed Passenger Cars and the Crew-Handicap car were built by the Pullman Company. They’re what are called Harriman Style. Passenger car number 601 was built in about 1910. Passenger car number 603 was built in 1913. They each can accommodate about 75 people. The Crew-Handicap car was built in 1916. It was modified here at the Museum to have side loading doors for use with a lift so that it can accommodate wheelchairs and people who cannot climb the stairs into the cars. It is also used as crew quarters for alternate crews during the runs. For safety, all cars were brought up to modern mechanical standards, and for comfort in our climate, the enclosed cars have had air conditioning added.
The term Harriman refers to railroad equipment built in the 1900's and 1910's to a set of common standards that were used by the Harriman controlled Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. The coaches are 72' 0" long over the end sills, 9'9-7/8" wide, and 14'0" from rail to top of roof. They are 80'8-7/8" long from coupler to coupler. Each coach weighs 119,900 lbs. without passengers. The coaches are constructed on a steel frame with steel channel and plate used throughout. The coach floor is poured concrete, which provides a smoother and quieter ride.
The Open Passenger Cars are of Heavyweight design. They have three axles (six wheels) on each truck instead of the two axles per truck used for the enclosed passenger cars. To give the car a smooth ride, the floor is several inches of poured concrete. This coach, built in 1914, was originally a Lunch Counter coach that served on the Union Pacific.
The Head End Power Car was created because these locomotives were designed to operate with freight trains. They do not have the power generation needed by passenger trains for things such as lighting, air conditioning, and announcement systems. It was originally a boxcar car that has now been fitted with a diesel engine and generator capable of providing approximately 300 kilowatts of power.
A Pullman Dining Car which is nearing completion of its restoration. It will be able to provided limited food preparation and service.
A Caboose, UP number 906255, is being refurbished by volunteers. Exterior painting and mechanical work is expected to be completed this year. When completed, it will be on the end of the train and have limited view seating in the cupola.
The term Harriman refers to railroad equipment built in the 1900's and 1910's to a set of common standards that were used by the Harriman controlled Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. The coaches are 72' 0" long over the end sills, 9'9-7/8" wide, and 14'0" from rail to top of roof. They are 80'8-7/8" long from coupler to coupler. Each coach weighs 119,900 lbs. without passengers. The coaches are constructed on a steel frame with steel channel and plate used throughout. The coach floor is poured concrete, which provides a smoother and quieter ride.
The Open Passenger Cars are of Heavyweight design. They have three axles (six wheels) on each truck instead of the two axles per truck used for the enclosed passenger cars. To give the car a smooth ride, the floor is several inches of poured concrete. This coach, built in 1914, was originally a Lunch Counter coach that served on the Union Pacific.
The Head End Power Car was created because these locomotives were designed to operate with freight trains. They do not have the power generation needed by passenger trains for things such as lighting, air conditioning, and announcement systems. It was originally a boxcar car that has now been fitted with a diesel engine and generator capable of providing approximately 300 kilowatts of power.
A Pullman Dining Car which is nearing completion of its restoration. It will be able to provided limited food preparation and service.
A Caboose, UP number 906255, is being refurbished by volunteers. Exterior painting and mechanical work is expected to be completed this year. When completed, it will be on the end of the train and have limited view seating in the cupola.
