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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

Hours

Year Round
Saturdays & Sundays
10:30 am – 5:00 pm


Summer Hours (May 27 - September 1)
Thursdays (Interurban Train Rides)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fridays (Guided Walking Tours Only)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours may vary at any time due to weather and/or the availability of our volunteers.


Closed Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

Museum Location

5848 State Highway 12
Suisun City, CA 94585

(707) 374-2978

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