Southern Railway 1037

This 52 seat heavyweight coach was built in 1911 by the Pullman Company for the Southern Railway. It was originally built as a sleeping car before being rebuilt in 1954 to its present configuration as a coach. The car was restored to operating condition in 2005. The 1037 is the oldest passenger car on TVRM’s active roster.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Car: Southern Railway 1037

Car Type: Coach

Operators: Southern Railway, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Builder: Pullman Company

Date Built: 1911

Number of Seats: 52

Paint Scheme: Green

Lettered: Southern

Status: Operational

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