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Western Pacific 128

WP 128 ate WRM in 2005. WP 128 ate WRM in 2005.

Description

Car 128 is a Western Pacific Railroad Harriman style 63-foot long steel baggage car. The car is equipped with four-wheel Commonwealth trucks with 36-inch wheels.

History

The car was built for the WP in 1924 by the Pressed Steel Car Company. The car was part of a 20 car order series 121 to 140. It was retired in September 1959.

  • Vintage Photo: Vintage Photo
  • Vintage Caption: WP 128 ate WRM in 2005.
  • Owners: Western Pacific 128
  • Current Condition: In good condition but needs new wooden baggage doors.
  • Proposed Future Treatment: Maintain in its present condition. Make new doors and repaint.
  • Date Last Modified: Saturday, 04 June 2011

Museum Location

5848 State Highway 12
Suisun City, CA 94585

(707) 374-2978

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