Southern Railway 829
Constructed by the Budd Company in 1949, this 52-seat lightweight coach was created specifically for the Southern Railway. Its service included prestigious trains like “The Southerner,” “The Tennessean,” “The Royal Palm,” and “The Crescent.”
The car is no longer at TVRM and has returned to the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum.
Throughout the year, the Southern Railway 829 operated on Chattanooga-based journeys including the Missionary Ridge Local, Summerville Steam Special, and North Pole Limited.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Car: Southern Railway 829
Car Type: Coach
Operators: Southern Railway, Southern Appalachia Railway Museum, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Builder: Budd Company
Date Built: 1949
Number of Seats: 52
Paint Scheme: None
Lettered: Southern
Status: Operational