1 10 24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rolling Stock Subject The topic of the resource Locomotives; Passenger cars; Freight cars; Railroad equipment Description An account of the resource This collection brings together the locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and other rolling stock that are in our museum. It includes technical documentation, photographs, maps, and preservation histories. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-1930 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Curators, volunteers, donors, and historians who provided materials Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number None recorded Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Operable Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Push car Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location Buda Foundry & Manufacturing Company Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 1890s Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. 2000: restored to operational condition Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Northwestern Pacific Railroad<br />    18XX<br />Sold to an Orchard Tramway <br />    ~1930<br />Donated to Sacramento Valley Historic Railways <br />    19XX<br />On loan from Sacramento Valley Historic Railways to SPCRR <br />    1994 Location The location of the interview SPCRR Yard Objectives Used for maintenance Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born None recorded Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 8/11/1994 Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Used for maintenance of way Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 36-inch gauge push cart originally served the Northwestern Pacific Railroad's narrow gauge system as basic track maintenance equipment. Push carts were distributed along the railroad's length, with section crews maintaining responsibility for specific segments of track. This car is the second of a pair that came to SPCRR, both sharing similar service histories. Following NWP narrow gauge abandonment in May 1930, the cart was transferred to an orchard tramway near Woodland, California, where narrow gauge equipment found ready secondary markets in agricultural operations. It was later donated to Sacramento Valley Historical Railways in Woodland, California and stored unrestored alongside its companion cart. The cart was placed on loan to SPCRR from Sacramento Valley Historical Railways on August 11, 1994, arriving with the first push cart as a pair. While the first cart was restored as a public demonstration during Railfair in May 1995, restoration of this second cart began in August 1995 following the successful completion of the first project. The cart is equipped with four 20-inch pressed steel wheels manufactured by The Buda Foundry and Manufacturing Company of Harvey, Illinois. The pair remains on loan to SPCRR and serves interpretive purposes as part of the day-to-day maintenance operations that keep our narrow gauge railroad functioning. Together, they represent the essential but often overlooked equipment that section crews relied upon for their daily work maintaining track, clearing brush, and making minor repairs. Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car This second Northwestern Pacific push cart shares the history of its companion, serving NWP's narrow gauge system before transfer to an orchard tramway near Woodland following 1930 abandonment, then donation to Sacramento Valley Historical Railways. Loaned to SPCRR on August 11, 1994 alongside the first cart, this vehicle's restoration began in August 1995, following the public demonstration restoration of its companion during SCPRR's Rail fair. Also equipped with 20-inch Buda pressed steel wheels, the pair represents the multiple units of basic maintenance equipment that section crews distributed along the railroad's length. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Push Car</td> <td></td> <td>Northwestern Pacific Railroad</td> <td>36"</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>after 1892</td> <td>Buda?</td> <td></td> <td>Northwestern Pacific Railroad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>to orchard tramway near Woodland, CA after NWP NG abandonment 1930.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>donated to Sacramento Valley Historical Railways in Woodland, CA  stored unrestored</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>On loan to SPCRR from Sacramento Valley Historical Railways on August 11, 1994.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Restoration started in August 1995.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Cars equipped with four 20" pressed steel wheels of a style made by The Buda Foundry and Manufacturing Company of Harvey, Illinois.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Northwestern Pacific Push Car 2 Subject The topic of the resource Northwestern Pacific Push Car #2 Description An account of the resource A push cart Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buda Foundry & Manufacturing Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 189X Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sacramento Valley Historic Railways Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Loaned from Sacramento Valley Historic Railways Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/608336f2230ea5a86e7c5274175cc758.JPG 39d161ba967922d631c5dafbf842ba84 http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/e095feaee9aa04cf682074e82c9b2e5d.JPG b94647fe8ec299c27cce999e0ebe16d2 http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/ec303bcb80e41d8e76de1cfc788f3307.JPG b390915fc7835c0bf84bad55b91e97d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rolling Stock Subject The topic of the resource Locomotives; Passenger cars; Freight cars; Railroad equipment Description An account of the resource This collection brings together the locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and other rolling stock that are in our museum. It includes technical documentation, photographs, maps, and preservation histories. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-1930 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Curators, volunteers, donors, and historians who provided materials Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number None recorded Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Operable Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Push car Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location Buda Foundry & Manufacturing Company Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 1890s Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. 2000: restored to operational condition Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Northwestern Pacific Railroad <br />    (18XX)<br />Sold to an Orchard Tramway <br />    (~1930) <br />Donated to Sacramento Valley Historic Railways <br />    (19XX)<br />On loan from Sacramento Valley Historic Railways to SPCRR<br />    (1994) Location The location of the interview SPCRR Yard Objectives Maintenance use Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born None recorded Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 8/11/1994 Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Used for maintenance of way Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This simple 36-inch gauge push cart originally served the Northwestern Pacific Railroad's narrow gauge system. Push carts (also called section cars or inspection carts) were the most basic track maintenance equipment, moved by one or more workers physically pushing the vehicle along the rails. Unlike pump-style hand cars, these required no mechanical advantage, making them lighter and simpler but limiting speed and load capacity. Following the NWP narrow gauge abandonment in May 1930, the cart was diverted to an orchard tramway near Woodland, California - a common fate for retired narrow gauge equipment which found ready secondary markets in agricultural operations. It was later donated to Sacramento Valley Historical Railways in Woodland, California and stored unrestored for several decades. The cart was placed on loan to SPCRR from Sacramento Valley Historical Railways on August 11, 1994. Restoration was performed on May 20 and 25, 1995 as a public demonstration during Railfair at Ardenwood Historic Farm, allowing visitors to observe preservation techniques and volunteer restoration work. The cart is equipped with four 20-inch pressed steel wheels of a style manufactured by The Buda Foundry and Manufacturing Company of Harvey, Illinois - standardized industrial components widely used across American narrow gauge operations. The cart remains on loan to SPCRR and serves both interpretive and occasional operational purposes. Its simple construction makes it an excellent educational tool for explaining basic railroad track maintenance practices and the essential role of section crews in daily railroad operations. Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW To orchard tramway near Woodland, CA after 1930. Donated to Sacramento Valley Historical Railways, Woodland, CA [date unknown]. On loan to SPCRR from Sacramento Valley Historical Railways August 11, 1994. Restoration performed May 20 and 25, 1995. Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car This simple push cart from the Northwestern Pacific Railroad represents the most basic track maintenance equipment - human-powered vehicles used daily by section crews for moving tools, materials, and light supplies along the right-of-way. After NWP narrow gauge abandonment in 1930, the cart found secondary life on an orchard tramway near Woodland, later donated to a historical railway organization. Loaned to SPCRR in 1994, it was restored as a public demonstration during Railfair on May 20 and 25, 1995, allowing visitors to witness hands-on preservation techniques. Equipped with 20-inch Buda-made pressed steel wheels, it demonstrates the standardized industrial components available to railroads nationwide. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Push Car</td> <td></td> <td>Northwestern Pacific Railroad</td> <td>36"</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>after 1892</td> <td>Buda?</td> <td></td> <td>Northwestern Pacific Railroad</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>to orchard tramway near Woodland, CA after NWP NG abandonment 1930.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>donated to Sacramento Valley Historical Railways in Woodland, CA  stored unrestored</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>On loan to SPCRR from Sacramento Valley Historical Railways on August 11, 1994.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Restoration done on May 20 and 25, 1995 as a public demonstration during Railfair at Ardenwood Historic Farm.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Cars equipped with four 20" pressed steel wheels of a style made by The Buda Foundry and Manufacturing Company of Harvey, Illinois.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Northwestern Pacific Push Car 1 Subject The topic of the resource Northwestern Pacific Push Car 1 Description An account of the resource A push cart Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buda Foundry & Manufacturing Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 189X Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sacramento Valley Historic Railways Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource On loan from Sacramento Valley Historic Railways http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/40b0aaae1e7bbcfee6f605320bc03e18.jpg 0856526c9debf71a39a7c2c562f52845 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rolling Stock Subject The topic of the resource Locomotives; Passenger cars; Freight cars; Railroad equipment Description An account of the resource This collection brings together the locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, and other rolling stock that are in our museum. It includes technical documentation, photographs, maps, and preservation histories. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad Resources Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-1930 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Curators, volunteers, donors, and historians who provided materials Type The nature or genre of the resource Physical Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Accession Number MUST be the ArchivesSpace Identifier OR a legacy identifier (which is referenced in AS) SPC Hand Car Road Number List CURRENT road number Hand Car Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Operable Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Replica Hand Car Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location Brooks Locomotive Works Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 1960 Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Based on a photo of a SPC Hand Car taken in the 1870s. Finished in oil stain rather than varnish for a more period-appropriate look. Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW Built by Brook Rother in 19*X*. Acquired by SPCRR in 1992. Donor - PRIVATE View Brook Rother Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Hand Car</td> <td> </td> <td>SPCRR</td> <td>36"</td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>1990</td> <td>SPCRR/RMA</td> <td> </td> <td>Replica South Pacific Coast hand Car</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Built by Brook Rother in 19XX.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Acquirred by SPCRR in 1992.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td>Replica based on photographs of South Pacific Coast RR hand pump cars presumably built by Carter Brothers in Newark, CA.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car This replica South Pacific Coast Railroad hand pump car, built by a museum volunteer for our museum around 1992, recreates the simple but essential equipment used for track inspection, maintenance transport, and crew movement on California's narrow gauge lines. Based on historic photographs showing hand cars presumably built by Carter Brothers in their Newark shops, this functional replica allows museum volunteers and visitors to experience the human-powered transportation that railroad maintenance crews relied upon daily. Its pump-operated propulsion demonstrates the mechanical necessity and simplicity of 19th-century railroad technology. Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 36-inch gauge hand car is a modern replica constructed by an SPCRR museum volunteer in 19*X* based on historic photographs of South Pacific Coast Railroad hand pump cars. The original equipment was presumably built by Carter Brothers in their Newark, California car works, though definitive documentation has not been located. Hand cars were essential equipment on all railroads, used by maintenance crews for track inspection, tool transport, and crew movement between work sites. SPCRR acquired the replica in 1992. The hand car utilizes a pump-operated propulsion system where one or more operators move a lever up and down, engaging a mechanical linkage that drives the wheels. This simple but effective technology allowed two-person crews to move quickly along rail lines without requiring steam or other power sources, making it ideal for inspection and light maintenance work. The replica serves both operational and interpretive purposes at the museum. It provides a hands-on demonstration of 19th-century railroad technology and allows volunteers to perform track inspections using period-appropriate equipment. The mechanical simplicity of pump-operated propulsion makes it an excellent educational tool for explaining basic mechanical advantage and power transmission principles to visitors. * Unknown date information, closest confident date range used. [] Needs further research or citation Location The location of the interview SPCRR Carbarn Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SPC Hand Car Subject The topic of the resource SPC Replica Hand Car Description An account of the resource A replica late 1800s handcar Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brooks Locomotive Works Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brooks Locomotive Works Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number South Pacific Coast 4 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Semi -operable Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Flatcar Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location SPCRR Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 1994 Dimensions in or ft (label) 12' Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. Replica Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 1994 Location The location of the interview SPCRR Yard Objectives Demonstration Car Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 12' Length Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. SPCRR<br />    1994 Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born N/A Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 12-foot, four-wheel, 36-inch gauge flatcar is a modern replica constructed by SPCRR volunteers during Rail Fair in September 1994. Unlike most of the museum's collection of historic equipment, this car was purpose-built as an educational demonstration and functional museum asset. The car is modeled after simple industrial flatcars that would have been used around the Carter Brothers car works in Centerville (now part of Fremont, California), representing the basic construction techniques employed for shop switching and material handling. The Rail Fair event provided an opportunity for volunteers to demonstrate historic car-building methods to the public while creating a useful piece of equipment. Numbered as SPC #4, the replica serves dual purposes: providing functional service for museum operations while educating visitors about the basic construction principles of narrow gauge freight cars. Its simple four-wheel design represents the basics of narrow gauge flatcars, suitable for light-duty switching and material transport. Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW Built by SPCRR volunteers during RailFair September 1994 as public demonstration project. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Flat Car</td> <td>4</td> <td>South Pacific Coast Railroad</td> <td>36"</td> <td>12'</td> <td>-</td> <td>1994</td> <td>SPCRR/RMA</td> <td></td> <td>Replica Centerville Flat, 4 wheel</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Replica built by SPCRR volunteers during RailFair September 1994.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car This 12-foot, four-wheel 36-inch gauge flatcar represents a hands-on museum education project rather than historic equipment, built by SPCRR volunteers as a public demonstration during SPCRR's Rail Fair in September 1994. Modeled after the simple industrial flatcars used around the Carter Brothers shop in Centerville (now part of Fremont), this working replica demonstrates basic narrow gauge car construction techniques and serves operational needs while honoring local industrial railway history. Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource South Pacific Coast 4 Subject The topic of the resource South Pacific Coast 4 Description An account of the resource A replica flatcar Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SPCRR Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Type The nature or genre of the resource Replica railcar Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource SPCRR Volunteers Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number Westside Lumber Company 308 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Not operable Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Flatcar Location The location of the interview SPCRR Yard Objectives Use for spare parts Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24' Length Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location WSLCo Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 195X Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Westside Lumber Company <br />    195X<br />Sold to Henry Soreson: Humboldt Northern RR<br />    1962 or later<br />Donated to SPCRR <br />    20xx Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born WSLCo 308 Weight lb 15 ton Dimensions in or ft (label) 24' Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. None Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 200X Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Parts only due to condition of wooden frame. Use to maintain other cars. Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 24-foot, 15-ton, 36-inch gauge flatcar was constructed in the West Side Lumber Company shop in Tuolumne, California as a dedicated flatcar for company service use, likely built in the early 1950s [date uncertain]. Unlike the log-hauling equipment that dominated WSLCo's earlier fleet, this car was purpose-built for maintenance-of-way operations, material transport, and general company service, reflecting the changing operational needs as the railroad began to wind down operations in the 1950s. This car represents the final generation of WSLCo rolling stock, built during the company's last decade of rail operations and documenting the transition period before industrial logging railroads gave way to truck-based timber harvesting. Following West Side Lumber Company's cessation of railroad logging operations on October 28, 1960, the car was sold to a private railroad operator in McKinleyville, California in 1962 or later [exact date uncertain]. It was donated to SPCRR in 2*0*X* and moved to temporary storage offsite in November 2006. The car was subsequently moved to Ardenwood in 2*0*X*. It has been largely disassembled and used as parts for other cars, thanks to the Carter clone design Westside utilized for their self-built flatcars. Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW Sold to Henry Soreson, Humboldt Northern Railroad (private railroad), McKinleyville, CA in 1962 or later [exact date uncertain]. Donated to SPCRR 2*0*X*. Moved to temporary storage offsite November 2006. Moved to Ardenwood 2*0*X*. Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car Built in the West Side Lumber Company shop likely in the early 1950s as flatcar #308. This car represents the final generation of WSLCo rolling stock, built during the company's last decade of rail operations and documenting the transition period before industrial logging railroads gave way to truck-based timber harvesting. Sold to a private railroad in McKinleyville after WSLCo's 1960 closure, then donated to SPCRR in the 2*0*s, the car spent time in temporary storage beginning November 2006 before moving to Ardenwood in 2*0*X*. It has been largely disassembled and used as parts for other cars, thanks to the Carter clone design Westside utilized for their self-built flatcars. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Flat Car</td> <td>308</td> <td>Westside Lumber Company</td> <td>36"</td> <td>24'</td> <td>15 ton</td> <td></td> <td>WSLCo</td> <td></td> <td>Built as flatcar for company service in WSLCo shop;  likely built in early 1950s   xxxx</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>sold to Henry Soreson: Humboldt Northern RR (private) McKinleyville, CA in 1962 or later. XXX</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Donated to SPCRR in 20xx</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to temporary storage by SPCRR offsite in November 2006.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to Ardenwood 20xx</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Westside Lumber Company 308 Subject The topic of the resource Westside Lumber Company 308 Description An account of the resource A flatcar, largely in-parts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry Sorenson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource WSLCo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 195X Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Henry Sorenson Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar parts Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar parts Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number Westside Lumber Company 205 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Small parts only Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Flatcar Location The location of the interview SPCRR Yard Objectives Used for parts to service other cars Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24' Length Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location WSLCo Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 192X Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Westside Lumber Co <br />    192X <br />Sold to Henry Soreson, Humboldt Northern RR (private)<br />    1962 or later <br />Donated to SPCRR<br />    20xx Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born WSLCo 205 Weight lb 15 ton Dimensions in or ft (label) 24' Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. 20XX Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Parts only due to condition of wooden frame. Use to maintain other cars. Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 24-foot, 15-ton, 36-inch gauge car was constructed in the West Side Lumber Company shop in Tuolumne, California circa 192*X* as log flatcar #205, part of the extensive fleet that supported WSLCo's Sierra Nevada logging operations. The car was substantially rebuilt on December 21, 1937 with a completely new body and equipped with WSLCo's standard four-spring trucks, symbolic of the company's systematic approach to maintaining and extending the service life of its rolling stock during the Depression era. After 1940, the car was converted from log service to flatcar #205 for company service use, supporting maintenance-of-way operations, material transport, and other non-logging functions. This conversion reflected the evolution of WSLCo operations and the changing needs of the railroad as logging patterns shifted. Following West Side Lumber Company's cessation of railroad logging operations on October 28, 1960, the car was sold to a private railroad operator in McKinleyville, California in 1962 or later [exact date uncertain]. It was donated to SPCRR in 2*0*X* and moved to temporary storage offsite in November 2006. The car was subsequently moved to Ardenwood in 2*0*X*. It has been largely disassembled and used as parts for other cars, thanks to the Carter clone design Westside utilized for their self-built flatcars. * Unknown date information, closest confident date range used. [] Needs further research or citation Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW Sold to Henry Soreson, Humboldt Northern Railroad (private railroad), McKinleyville, CA in 1962 or later [exact date uncertain]. Donated to SPCRR 2*0*X*. Moved to temporary storage offsite November 2006. Moved to Ardenwood 2*0*X*. Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car Built in the West Side Lumber Company's Tuolumne shops circa 192*X* as log flatcar #205, this car received a complete rebuild with new body and standard four-spring trucks on December 21, 1937, reflecting WSLCo's practice of extending equipment life through systematic rebuilding programs. Converted to flatcar configuration after 1940 for company service use when log operations evolved, the car was later sold to a private railroad in McKinleyville following WSLCo's 1960 closure. Donated to SPCRR in the 2*0*s, it spent time in temporary storage before moving to Ardenwood in 2*0*X*. It has been largely disassembled and used as parts for other cars, thanks to the Carter clone design Westside utilized for their self-built flatcars. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Flat Car</td> <td>205</td> <td>Westside Lumber Company</td> <td>36"</td> <td>24'</td> <td>15 ton</td> <td></td> <td>WSLCo</td> <td></td> <td>Built in WSLCo shop in 192X as log flatcar # 205   </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt with new body December 21, 1937 and using Standard four spring trucks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Converted to flatcar # 205 after 1940 for company service use.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>sold to Henry Soreson: Humboldt Northern RR (private) McKinleyville, CA in 1962 or later. XXX</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Donated to SPCRR in 20xx</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to temporary storage by SPCRR offsite in November 2006.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to Ardenwood 20xx</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Westside Lumber Company 205 Subject The topic of the resource Westside Lumber Company 205 Description An account of the resource A collection of metal parts belonging to the flatcar Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar parts Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource WSLCo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 192X Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Henry Sorenson Type The nature or genre of the resource parts http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/b2b9a607ce3e64cdd9507fe14b6ea6ab.jpg 9deb09d9ae6a1efa036410720297313f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number Westside Lumber Company 222 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Operable Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Flatcar converted to gondola Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. Restored in 2002 with benches for passengers. Restored again in 2022-2023 by SPCRR volunteers for passengers and with ADA capability as a gondola with center doors on both sides. Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 2002 Location The location of the interview SPCRR Carbarn Objectives Add gondola top and use for passenger service Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24' Length Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location WSLCo Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 192X Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Westside Lumber Company <br />    192X<br />Westside &amp; Cherry Valley <br />    1968<br />Entire WS&amp;CV sold to Henley Management<br />    1982<br />Sold to Earl Failla; moved to Chicago Park, CA <br />    Observed in March 1987<br />Sold to SPCRR <br />    June 2002 Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born WSLCo 222 Weight lb 15 ton Dimensions in or ft (label) 24' Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car Built circa 192*X* in West Side Lumber Company's Tuolumne shop, this log flatcar was completely rebuilt on June 30, 1928 with a new body, standard four-spring trucks, and two iron log bunks, remarkably still in the shop being rebuilt on October 28, 1960, the final day of WSLCo railroad operations. After decades unused through multiple railway ownerships and a journey from California to Oregon and back, SPCRR acquired the car in 2002. Two complete restorations followed: first as a bench-equipped passenger car, then a comprehensive 2022-23 rebuild into an ADA-accessible gondola with center doors on both sides, a configuration allowing wheelchair access while maintaining historic appearance. It serves as the primary loading and unloading car on our daily operation. * Unknown date information, closest confident date range used. [] Needs further research or citation Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 24-foot, 15-ton, 36-inch gauge car was constructed in the West Side Lumber Company shop in Tuolumne, California circa 192*X* as log flatcar #222. It was completely rebuilt on June 30, 1928 with a new body and equipped with WSLCo's standard four-spring trucks and two iron log bunks for hauling Sierra Nevada timber. After 1940, the car was rebuilt with log bunks removed, converting it to flatcar configuration for company service use supporting maintenance and general freight operations. Significantly, the car began another rebuild in the WSLCo shop in 1960 and was still in the shop on October 28, 1960, the last day of West Side Lumber Company's railroad logging operations. The car's post-WSLCo history reflects the uncertain fate of many narrow gauge assets: It passed to the now-tourist oriented West Side & Cherry Valley Railway from 1968 to 1973 (apparently unused), then to another owner from 197*X* to 198*X* (also unused). The entire WS&CV was sold to Henley Management in 1982, later becoming Quality Resorts of America (Westside Resort) in 19*X* (car still unused). The car was then sold to a private party and moved to Chicago Park, California (documented there in March 1987), then moved to Merlin, Oregon in 199*X*. SPCRR purchased the car on June 2002 for $3,500.00, and it arrived at Ardenwood on June 16, 2002. The car underwent two distinct restoration phases by SPCRR volunteers: First, it was restored in 2*0*X* with benches for horse-drawn passenger service. A second, comprehensive restoration occurred during 2022-2023, transforming it into an ADA-accessible gondola with center doors on both sides. The car entered service on SPCRR's passenger train in 2023 and continues in operation. * Unknown date information, closest confident date range used. [] Needs further research or citation Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Flat Car</td> <td>222</td> <td>Westside Lumber Company</td> <td>36"</td> <td>24'</td> <td>15 ton</td> <td></td> <td>WSLCo</td> <td></td> <td>Built in WSLCo shop in 192X as log flatcar # 222</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt with new body June 30, 1928 with WSLCo. Standard four spring trucks; Equipped with two iron log bunks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt with log bunks removed after 1940 as flatcar for company service use.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt in WSLCo shop 1960. Still in shop on last day of WSLCo railroad logging operations: October 28, 1960.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>To West Side &amp; Cherry Valley Railway 1968 to 1973  apparently not used</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>To West Side &amp; Cherry Valley RR (Glenn Bell) 197x to 198x  not used</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Entire WS&amp;CV sold to Henley Management in 1982 ??? XXXXXXXX</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Became Quality Resorts of America (Westside Resort)  in 19xx   not used</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>sold to Earl Failla; moved to Chicago Park, CA    (there in March 1987)</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>moved to Merlin, OR 199X</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>sold to SPCRR June 2002 for $ 3,500.00</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Arrived at Ardenwood June 16,2002.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>restored in 20X with benches for passengers</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>restored again in 2022-2023 by SPCRR volunteers for passengers and with ADA capability as a gondola with center doors on both sides.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>In service on SPCRR passenger train 2023 to current.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Westside Lumber Company 222 Subject The topic of the resource Westside Lumber Company 222 Description An account of the resource A flatcar Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource WSLCo Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 192X Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Unknown Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/54237b16caeec2a25e2c3ff66f7a1fcd.jpg d992f8188aee10768f2edcee471788ca http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/89dcdc0914f57c4673421ae3fa3994b0.JPG 5ca454d755395bf6cd94c1183ff0a5fb http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/f87ef33bb5aea40901fb1b4b8565e598.JPG 252f770a1425e072388a43a104a2798b http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/1c8718ac66ce200e058d9f9dc3a2071f.jpg 559ececfe2b13649a04466c489df7c9c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number North Shore 1725 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only Under Restoration Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Flat Car Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location Carter Brothers Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 1888-1890 Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born SPC 581-869 odd possible <br />    (1888)<br />North Shore 1725<br />    (190X)<br />NWP 5499 <br />    (1908)<br />WSLCo 56 <br />    (19XX)<br />WSLCo 8 <br />    (19XX)<br />NS 1725 <br />    (1989) Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 1985 Location The location of the interview SPCRR Carbarn/Yard Objectives Restore to 1910s condition with SPC/North Shore style excursion car body Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 28' Length Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Built as South Pacific Coast XX <br />    1888<br />Sold to North Shore RR<br />    1906 or 1907<br />Converted to Northwestern Pacific 5499<br />    1908<br />Acquired by United Commercial Co<br />    1930<br />Sold to Westside Lumber Co<br />    1930<br />Sold to West Side &amp; Cherry Valley Railway<br />    1968<br />Entire WS&amp;CV sold to Henley Management<br />    1982(?) <br />Sold to SPCRR <br />    September 13, 1985 Weight lb 15 ton Dimensions in or ft (label) 28' Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. Converted to bunkhouse by WSLCo in 19XX. "A" end damaged in an accident; car rebuilt by WSLCo. at an unknown date with modified trucks, parts and link and pin couplers. Restored as North Shore # 1725 by SPCRR volunteers 1987 to 1989 . SPCRR's second passenger carrying car, ADA compatible, in 1989. Refurbished 2024-202X Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Equiped with temporary NS/NWP style picnic car sides, roof and benches. Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 28-foot, 15-ton, 36-inch gauge flatcar was constructed by Carter Brothers circa 1888-1890 as a South Pacific Coast Railroad flatcar. The exact SPC number is unknown, but the car came from a series numbered 581 to 869 (odd numbers only), indicating late 1880s construction during the SPC's equipment expansion period. The car was sold to the North Shore Railroad in 1906 or 1907 as that Marin County system expanded its freight operations. It was substantially rebuilt at the North Shore RR's Sausalito, California shop and numbered as N.S. #1725. When the North Shore merged into the Northwestern Pacific Railroad in 1908, it became NWP #5499 and was rebuilt approximately 1908 with new frame members and safety appliances to meet updated railroad standards. The car was retired on May 19, 1930, which was the last day of NWP narrow gauge operations. The entire NWP narrow gauge system was acquired by United Commercial Company for scrapping in 1930. However, UCCo sold this car to West Side Lumber Company in 1930, giving it a second career in the logging railroads of Tuolumne, California. West Side Lumber Company modified the car extensively for various uses. A body was built on top of the flatcar for use as a bunk car in 19*X*, and it was numbered WSLCo #56. It was later rebuilt as a tool car in 19*X* and renumbered WSLCo #8. The ""A"" end was damaged in an accident; the car was rebuilt by WSLCo at an unknown date with modified trucks, parts, and link and pin couplers, demonstrating the resourceful reuse of available components typical of industrial logging operations. West Side Lumber Company ceased railroad logging operations on October 28, 1960. The car passed to the West Side & Cherry Valley Railway from 1968 to 1975 (not used), then to a private owner from February 19, 1976 to 198*X* (not used). The entire WS&CV was sold to Henley Management in [1982], later becoming Quality Resorts of America (Westside Resort) in 19*X* (car still not used). SPCRR purchased the car on September 13, 1985 for $3,000.00, with funding provided by the East Bay Regional Park District specifically to provide an additional passenger-carrying car for the museum's operations. The car was moved to Ardenwood in October 1985. SPCRR volunteers undertook restoration from 1987 to 1989, returning the car to its North Shore #1725 identity. It was equipped with temporary NS/NWP-style picnic car sides, roof and benches, becoming SPCRR's second passenger carrying car in 1989 and notably being ADA compatible. The car is currently being refurbished (2024-2025) to continue its passenger service and investigate more of the SPC and Carter Brother's origins. At 137 years old, it represents one of the oldest operational narrow gauge cars in California and documents the remarkable longevity possible with proper maintenance and volunteer preservation work - having served passenger, freight, bunk car, tool car, and historical operations across four different railroad systems. * Unknown date information, closest confident date range used. [] Needs further research or citation Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW Sold by United Commercial Co. to West Side Lumber Co. in 1930. To West Side & Cherry Valley Railway (Glenn Bell) February 19, 1976 to 198*X*. WS&CV sold to Henley Management 1982 [verify]. Became Quality Resorts of America (Westside Resort) 19*X*. Sold to SPCRR September 13, 1985 for $3,000.00 (funds provided by East Bay Regional Park District). Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car Built by Carter Brothers circa 1888-90 as a South Pacific Coast flatcar (series 581-869, exact number unknown), this resilient car survived multiple rebuilds, railroad transitions, and accidents over 137 years-from Marin County passenger service through California logging operations to today's museum trains. After SPC service, the car became North Shore #1725, was rebuilt with safety appliances as Northwestern Pacific #5499 in 1908, then was acquired by West Side Lumber Company in 1930 where it served variously as a bunk car (#56), tool car (#8), and survived an accident requiring another rebuild. Purchased by SPCRR in 1985 with East Bay Regional Park District funding, it was restored as North Shore #1725 and became the museum's second ADA-compatible passenger car in 1989, currently undergoing refurbishment to continue its remarkable service life. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Flat Car</td> <td>1725</td> <td>North Shore</td> <td>36"</td> <td>28'</td> <td>15 ton</td> <td>1888 -1890</td> <td>Carter Brothers</td> <td></td> <td>Built as South Pacific Coast flatcar (exact number unknown ) this SPC series numbered 581 to 869 (odd numbers only).</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sold to North Shore RR in 1906 or 1907.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt in Saucelito, CA shop of North Shore RR. N.S. # 1725</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Became Northwestern Pacific RR # 5499 in 1908.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt appx. 1908 with new frame members and safty appliances.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Retired on May 19, 1930. (Last day of NWP narrow gauge operation).      VVVVVVVVVVVVVV</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Entire NWP narrow gauge acquirred by United Commercial Co. for scrapping in 1930.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sold by UCCo to West Side Lumber Co in 1930. (Tuolumne, CA)  logging industrial railroad  VVVVVVVVVVVVVV</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Body built on top of flatcar for use as a bunk in 19xx  WSLCo # 56.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt as  tool car in 19xx  renumbered WSLCo # 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>"A" end damaged in an accident; car rebuilt by WSLCo. at an unknown date with modified trucks, parts and link and pin couplers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>West Side Lumber Company ceases railroad logging operations on October 28, 1960.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>To West Side &amp; Cherry Valley Railway 1968 to 1975   not used</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>To West Side &amp; Cherry Valley Railway (Glenn Bell) Februrary 19, 1976 to 198x  not used</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Entire WS&amp;CV sold to Henley Management in 1982 ??? XXXXXXXX</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Became Quality Resorts of America (Westside Resort)  in 19xx   not used</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sold to SPCRR September 13,1985 for $ 3,000.00.  Money for purchase provided by the East Bay Regional Park District to provide an additional passenger carrying car.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved in October 1985 to Ardenwood.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Restored as North Shore # 1725 by SPCRR volunteers 1987 to 1989 . Equiped with temporary NS/NWP style picnic car sides, roof and benches. SPCRR's second passenger carrying car, ADA compatible, in 1989..</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Being refurbished 2024 -2025</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection SPC No Road number when on SPC roster Unknown Carter Brothers? Yes/No Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North Shore 1725 Subject The topic of the resource North Shore 1725 Description An account of the resource A flat car with passenger roof Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carter Brothers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1888-1890 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar http://museum.spcrr.org/files/original/18930c46dcfc21504153e3ef2937a7a6.jpg 629543778717c2ea175b62d7ac5beaf8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number Pajaro Valley Consolidated 215 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only In Storage Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Box Car Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location J. Hammond's California Car Works Build Date MM/DD/YYYY 1894 Location The location of the interview Unknown? Objectives Restore (low priority) Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 28' Length Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Pajaro Valley Consolidated <br />    1894 <br />Southern Pacific <br />    1929<br />Private farm <br />    ~1930<br />SPCRR <br />    2003 Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born Pajaro Valley Consolidated 215 Weight lb 15 ton Dimensions in or ft (label) 28' Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. In storage on substitute trucks awaiting restoration. Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR 2003 Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Low priority restoration target Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 28-foot, 15-ton, 36-inch gauge boxcar was constructed by J.S. Hammond Car Company in San Francisco in 1894 as part of a ten-car order (numbers 207-216) for the Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad. The PVC had requested a price quotation from Hammond on April 21, 1894 for ten 15-ton boxcars and twenty 15-ton sugar beet gondolas, indicating the railroad's expansion to meet agricultural shipping demands. The Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad was owned by the Spreckels Sugar Company and its predecessors, operating in the Salinas and Watsonville area of California from 1890 to 1929. The railroad initially relied on Carter Brothers of Newark, California, who built the PVC's initial freight car fleet in 1890-1891. After 1891, all new car orders went to the Hammond Car Company. The car remained in service until the PVC was abandoned on August 1, 1929. All PVC rolling stock and rail was sold to Southern Pacific on December 5, 1929. Carbody #215, along with two other PVC carbodies, were purchased for use as farm sheds on a property in Gonzales, California, probably in 1930. The structure served as a garden shed through subsequent decades. SPCRR inspected the carbody in 1983 with interest in acquisition, but at that time it was not available for purchase or donation. The preservation opportunity finally emerged in December 2003 when the carbody was donated to SPCRR with the stipulation that it must be removed by the end of January 2004 as the property was being sold. SPCRR successfully executed the recovery, moving the car to Ardenwood on January 25, 2004. The car currently rests in storage on substitute trucks awaiting comprehensive restoration. It represents one of the few surviving examples of Pajaro Valley Consolidated equipment and documents the role of narrow gauge railroads in California's agricultural economy. Ownership / Custodial History - PRIVATE VIEW All PVC rolling stock and rail sold to Southern Pacific December 5, 1929. Carbody #215 and two others purchased for farm use in Gonzales, CA circa 1930. SPCRR inspected carbody 1983 (not available for acquisition at that time). Donated to SPCRR December 2003. Moved to Ardenwood January 25, 2004. Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car Built by J.S. Hammond Car Company in San Francisco in 1894, this boxcar served California's Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad, a Spreckels Sugar Company operation, hauling sugar beets and freight through the Salinas and Watsonville valleys until abandonment in 1929. Part of a ten-car order numbered 207-216, the carbody spent 74 years as a farm shed in Gonzales after the railroad's equipment was sold to Southern Pacific. SPCRR attempted to acquire the car in 1983, but it wasn't available until a December 2003 donation with an urgent removal deadline, it was successfully moved to Ardenwood on January 25, 2004, just days before the property sale, preserving one of the last surviving cars. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Box Car</td> <td>215</td> <td>Pajaro Valley Consolidated</td> <td>36"</td> <td>28'</td> <td>15 ton</td> <td>1894</td> <td>J.S.Hammond Car Co </td> <td></td> <td>PVC requested a price quotation from J.S.Hammond Car Co. of San Francisco on April 21, 1894 for ten 15ton boxcars and twenty 15 ton sugar beet gondolas.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Built in San Francisco, CA in 1894 as a boxcar. Part of a ten car order numbered 207 to 216.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>In service until PVC was abandoned on August 1, 1929.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>All PVC rolling stock and rail was sold to Southern Pacific on December 5, 1929.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>The # 215 carbody along with two others were purchased for use as sheds on a farm in Gonzales, CA probably in 1930.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Carbody became a garden shed in Gonzales, CA</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>SPCRR inspected the carbody in 1983. At that time the carbody was not available for purchase or donation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Donated to SPCRR December 2003 with agreement it must be removed by the end of January 2004 as the property was being sold.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to Ardenwood January 25, 2004.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>In storage on substitute trucks awaiting restoration.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>PVC was owned by the Spreckles Sugar Company (and it's predecessors). It operated in the Salinas and Watsonville area of California from 1890 to 1929.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Carter Brothers of Newark, CA built the initial PVC freight cars in 1890-1891; Hammond Car Co. built all the new cars for the PVC after 1891.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No No Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pajaro Valley Consolidated 215 Subject The topic of the resource Pajaro Valley Consolidated 215 Description An account of the resource A box car Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J.S.Hammond Car Co Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freight Cars Description An account of the resource Freight cars used by California narrow gauge railroads or built by the Carter Brothers for use across America. Railcar A physical rail car. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Road Number List CURRENT road number Nevada Central 253 Status Operable, semi-operable, in storage, under restoration, body only, overhaul, small parts only In Storage Car Type Combine/ box car/ flat car/ RPO/ refrigerator car/ etc Box Car Builder / Manufacturer List builder of this car and factory location Thomas Carter Build Date MM/DD/YYYY September 1874 Location The location of the interview SPCRR Carbarn Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24' Length Ownership / Custodial History List all previous owners, periods active, and any transactions known between each. Monterey and Salinas Valley RR <br />    1874<br />Southern Pacific <br />    August 1879<br />Nevada Central <br />    October 1879<br />Robert Caudill <br />    19XX*<br />Gold Strike Casino <br />    196X<br />SPCRR <br />    1992 Historical Road Numbers List all known road numbers born MSVRR #?* <br />    (1874)<br />NC RR #253 <br />    (March 15, 1880) Weight lb 8 ton Dimensions in or ft (label) 24' Restoration History Pedigree of previous restoration attempts including detailed description of work done. On substitute trucks awaiting restoration. Date Acquired Date acquired by SPCRR Feburary 28, 1992 Restoration / Conservation Notes Any notes on current condition/restoration (for public reading) Cost $575.00 to build. Stolen by Robert Caudill (AKA 'dobe Doc'), Elko, NV circa 1940s. Part of collection "acquired" through dubious means. Sold to Gold Strike casino 196*X*-1964. Renamed Fort Lucinda 1964-1966. Gold Strike Inn Casino 1966-1991. Advertised in Wall Street Journal 19*X*. Memorandum of understanding November 15, 1991 between SPCRR and Gold Strike for trade. Donation/trade effective February 28, 1992. Moved to Ardenwood 1992. Online Description Copy for the online-facing description This 24-foot, 8-ton, 36-inch gauge boxcar represents the earliest surviving work of what would become Carter Brothers, before they were even the "Carter Brothers." Constructed in late September 1874 in the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad's car shop in Monterey, California at a cost of $575.00, it was one of eight boxcars in the M&SV's initial fleet (numbered 2 through 16, even numbers only). Metal castings were likely sourced from foundries in Santa Cruz or San Francisco. This was the first rolling stock construction job for Thomas Carter, who would soon establish the Carter Brothers firm with his brother Martin. Modern legend has claimed these cars were "built on the beach in Monterey," but by late September 1874, the M&SV had a proper car shop structure built in early June 1874 on solid land near the beach, close to the M&SV depot and wharf. Newspaper accounts from the period confirm flatcar construction began there in late June 1874, followed by the boxcar order. The M&SV was acquired by Pacific Improvement Company (Southern Pacific) at foreclosure in August 1879, with SP taking direct ownership on December 22, 1879. SP replaced the M&SV with standard gauge on a different route in 1880. All M&SV rolling stock and rail was sold to Nevada Central Railroad on October 19, 1879. The car arrived on the Nevada Central by March 15, 1880 as #253. During Nevada Central service, the car underwent several transformations. NCRR boxcars were initially painted straw yellow/buff as of 1881 per newspaper accounts. The car was rebuilt at the NC's Battle Mountain shop in 1896 [details unknown]. Boxcars were repainted boxcar red around 1897. Between 1900 and 1908, automatic air brakes and 3/4-size Janney patent automatic (knuckle) couplers were installed. Another rebuild occurred at Battle Mountain in 1922-1923 [details unknown]. The car remained in service until February 2, 1938 when the Nevada Central was abandoned. Remarkably, it continued working on the railroad's own scrapping trains until September 27, 1938. For this final service, a large buffer timber was added to the "A" end to protect against loose rails on an adjoining flatcar, and a stove was apparently installed for crew use. The carbody was left at Battle Mountain, Nevada from 1938 to the 1940s. The car's post-railroad history is colorful and controversial. It was stolen by a collector known as "'dobe Doc" and stored near Elko, Nevada. This individual had assembled a large collection of antiques, vehicles, and railroad equipment "acquired" through dubious means, continuously relocating items until 1992. An attempt to display the car in a proposed "old west" attraction near Elko was denied in 1947. From 1950 to 1960, the carbody was displayed at the Last Frontier Hotel & Casino's "old west town" on the Las Vegas Strip. In 1960, it was moved to private storage near McCarran Airport in Las Vegas. Plans to move it to the proposed Apacheland tourist attraction in Apache Junction, Arizona in 1962 never materialized. The car began its casino billboard career when sold to Gold Strike in the 196*s-1964, followed by rebranding as Fort Lucinda (1964-1966), then return to Gold Strike Inn Casino branding in 1966. By 1968, it was lettered "Saloon and Casino" in black on the yellow carbody. The car was advertised for sale in the Wall Street Journal in 19*X*. Billboard lettering changed after 1977, and by December 1990, it advertised "$50,000 Keno and Roulette, craps and '21'." It still has this advertisement today. Preservation came through creative negotiation: On November 15, 1991. SPCRR and Gold Strike Casino executed a memorandum of understanding to trade NC 253's original carbody for a SPCRR-built replica ""fake"" boxcar to continue billboard service. The donation/trade became effective February 28, 1992. The car was moved to Ardenwood in 1992 and currently rests in storage on substitute trucks awaiting restoration. At 150 years old, it represents the oldest surviving Carter Brother-built freight car and documents both the pioneering era of California narrow gauge construction and the complex preservation pathways historic equipment often follows. * Unknown date information, closest confident date range used. [] Needs further research or citation Poster Copy - Private View Copy for the physical poster for this car The oldest surviving Carter Brothers-built freight car in existence, this boxcar was constructed in September 1874 for the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad in their Monterey shop - Thomas Carter's first rolling stock contract - making it a foundational artifact of California narrow gauge history. After M&SV's 1879 foreclosure and equipment sale to Nevada Central, the car served Nevada's mining country as NC #253 for 58 years, receiving multiple rebuilds and even working the railroad's own abandonment scrapping trains in 1938. The carbody's colorful post-railroad life included controversial acquisition by a collector known for dubious methods, service as a Las Vegas casino billboard for four decades, before SPCRR negotiated a unique trade in 1991, exchanging a replica billboard boxcar for this irreplaceable 150-year-old original. Curator Notes - PRIVATE VIEW Museum-staff only notes, not for public publication <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Box Car</td> <td>253</td> <td>Nevada Central </td> <td>36"</td> <td>24'</td> <td>8 ton</td> <td>September 1874</td> <td>Thomas Carter</td> <td></td> <td>Built as Monterey &amp; Salinas Valley RR: unknown number (M&amp;SV boxcars were numbered 2 through 16; even numbers only). </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Constructed in car shop of M&amp;SV in Monterey, CA during late September 1874. Cost $ 575.00. Metal castings probably from a foundry in Santa Cruz or San Francisco.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Entire M&amp;SV acquirred by Pacific Improvement Co. (Southern Pacific) at a foreclosure sale in August 1879. Southern Pacific took over direct ownership December 22, 1879; </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>SP replaced the M&amp;SV by standard gauge on a different route in 1880.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>All M&amp;SV rolling stock and rail was sold to Nevada Central RR on October 19, 1879.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Arrived by March 15, 1880 on Nevada Central RR as # 253.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>NCRR boxcars were painted straw yellow / buff as of 1881 per newspaper accounts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt by NC in 1896 in Battle Mountain shop. ???</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>NCRR boxcars were repainted boxcar red around 1897.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Automatic air brakes and 3/4 size Janney patent automatic (knuckle) couplers applied between 190 and 1908.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Rebuilt by NC in 1922-1923 in Battle Mountain shop. ???</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td> In service until February 2, 1938 abandonment of the NC.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Used on Nevada Central RR scrapping trains until September 27, 1938. Large buffer timber added to "A" end of car to protect against loose rails on adjoining flatcar. Apparently a stove was also installed.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Carbody left at Battle Mountain, NV. 1938 to 194x</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Stolen by Robert Caudill (AKA 'dobe Doc') of Elko, NV. stored near Elko, Nevada. </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>The carbody was part of a large collection of antiques, vehicles and railroad equipment "acquirred" by Mr. Caudill through dubious means. The car was continuously relocated as part of this collection until 1992.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Robert Caudill's atempt to display the car in a proposed "old west" attraction near Elko, NV was denied in 1947. </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Displayed at the Last Frontier Hotel &amp; Casino's "old west town" on the strip in Las Vegas, NV from 1950 until 1960.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to private storage near McCarran Airport in Las Vegas 1960 by Robert Caudill.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Was to have been moved to the proposed Apacheland tourist attraction in Apache Junction, AZ 1962.  This move never occurred.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Sold to Gold Strike in 196x to 1964.   used as billboard / display</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Name changed to Fort Lucinda 1964 to 1966  used as billboard / display</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Renamed back to Gold Strike Inn Casino 1966.  Used as billboard / display Was lettered "Saloon and Casino" in black on yellow carbody by 1968.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Advertised for sale in Wall Street Journal 19XX.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Billboard lettering changed after 1977. Car repainted by December 1990 to " $ 50,000 Keno  and Roulette, craps and '21' ".</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Memorandum of understanding between SPCRR and Gold Strike casino November 15,1991 to trade NC 253 original carbody for a SPCRR built "fake" boxcar to be used as a billboard.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Donation / trade by Gold Strike Casino to SPCRR effective February 28, 1992.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Moved to Ardenwood xxx, 1992.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>In storage on substitute trucks awaiting restoration.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>&gt; Legend has stated that this car and the others) were built "on the beach in Monterey". By the time the eight M&amp;SV boxcars were constructed in the last week of September 1874 the M&amp;SV already had a car shop </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>structure that had been built in early June of 1874. Flatcar construction started there in late June 1874. The shop was constructed on solid land near the edge of the beach close to the M&amp;SV depot and wharf.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>All eight of the M&amp;SV boxcars were noted as being built in the car shop by newspaper accounts at the time.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>&gt;M&amp;SV was the first rolling stock job for what became Carter Brothers.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Class Collection, Operation, Utility Collection Carter Brothers? Yes/No Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nevada Central 253 Subject The topic of the resource Nevada Central 253 Description An account of the resource A 24' long 8-ton box car Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas Carter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September, 1874 (Prior to Carter Brothers incorporating) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gold Strike Casino Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Railcar Type The nature or genre of the resource Railcar