Railroad
Equipment

ROLLING STOCK

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The only remaining Santa Fe RDC-1 is now owned by the PRS. The DC-191 is in the process of being restored.  Of all of Santa Fe’s equipment, it has the most amazing history. It was involved in the worst train accident in California history and survived. It has gone through 6 different owners, and was involved in a second major accident when it belonged to the B&O in 1976. It is so rich in history that Ed Saalig has written a 232 page book covering its amazing and definitive history. If you would like to help us restore the DC-191, you may make a tax free donation to the “Help 191” fund c/o Pacific Railroad Society Inc. 210 W Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA91773.

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National Forum (PAR 1207)

Interior of PRS's Cajon Pass lounge

Pacific Railroad Society's new Hi-Level Coach/Dormitory Transition Car
Photo by Vince Cammarano

Select a PRS Car ... Santa Fe Transition Coach 1559 Streetcar Descanso Funeral Car Caboose # 25052 USMC Diesel Locomotive # 7199 TTX Flat TOFC 101211 Wine Tank Car PAR 8200 Baggage Car PAR 6697 The Imperial Bird Timothy B. Blackstone Bloomington Council Bluffs Shadrach Bond Starlight Cafe Cajon Pass Chippewa Creek National Forum Shasta Springs

PRS has acquired a diverse collection of rolling stock.

We own two former Los Angeles Railway streetcars including the Descanso which we believe is the only preserved funeral car in the country.  The Descanso has been completely restored to its 1909 splendor by our members.

Our passenger car collection includes examples of coach, lounge, dining and Pullman cars from the Streamline era.  Flagship of the fleet is the National Forum, a former Union Pacific Pullman sleeper.  It has been extensively upgraded to conform to current Amtrak mechanical requirements for mainline service while retaining its completely original interior.  It is one of the few cars of its kind in service today.

PRS also owns and operates a 1941 General Electric locomotive as well as a 1942 caboose.  All of these are maintained and preserved by our members.

Private cars owned by the Society represent the history of streamlined passenger service. The cars were acquired directly from the railroads. Each car retains the original interiors and are museum pieces.  Maintained by members on a voluntary basis, the cars are used whenever possible on the Society's excursions. This collection includes many historically important pieces of equipment.

Pacific Railroad Society, Inc.
210 W. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773