Railcar Restoration

Dining Car 3164: From Luxury to Legacy The Birth of Dining Car 3164 Dining Car 3164 rolled off the assembly line on April 24, 1925, built by the Pullman Car & Manufacturing Corporation for Southern Railway. It was a marvel of modern engineering and opulence—designed during a golden age when rail travel reigned supreme in…

Celebrating a Century of Service: The Legacy of the Pullman Sleeping Car “MAITLAND” Today, April 2, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the Pullman Sleeping Car MAITLAND entering service. This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the rich history of this remarkable railcar and its enduring significance in American rail travel. A Glimpse into…

Behind the Scenes of the Baltimore and Ohio Office Car 98 Restoration The restoration of the Baltimore and Ohio Office Car 98, also known as “Eden Isle,” was far more than just a project; it was a dedicated mission to preserve a significant piece of American history. Built in 1917 by the Pullman Company as…

Honoring the Past: TVRM Receives Grant for Maitland Restoration The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) is proud to announce it has received a generous $20,000 grant from the John Emery Rail Heritage Trust. This funding will significantly contribute to the restoration of the Pullman sleeping car Maitland, a 12-1 configuration sleeper car that once epitomized…

The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services announced on Friday September 9, 2022, $24.25 million in Save America’s Treasures grants to fund 80 projects in 32 states and the District of Columbia. The Tennessee…