The Fan District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Car ONE

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, April 7, 2023

1. Car ONE Marker

Inscription. Pronounced "Car Oh-N-Ee," Car ONE was built by American Car & Foundry in 1919. It was frequently used by railroad executives and visiting dignitaries on business trips.

In 1936, the car was purchased by the RF&P Railroad for $14,125.77. In its later years, this car took RF&P clients, State legislators, and company officials to NFL games in Washington, DC.

This Pullman Green car features an observation platform, a lounge with two pull-down beds, three bedrooms, dining room, bathroom with shower, and galley with steward's quarters.

Specifications: Length: 82 ft. 5 in., Width: 10 ft. Weight: 190,200 lbs., Dates of service: 1919-1991.

Erected by Science Museum of Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 37° 33.724′ N, 77° 27.956′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in The Fan District. It can be reached from the intersection of West Broad Street and Terminal Place. Marker is on the grounds of the Science Museum of Virginia. Admission required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:

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2500 West Broad Street, Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: REA Express 183 (within shouting distance of this marker); RF&P Kitchen Car 20 (within shouting distance of this marker); C&O Kanawha Class Locomotive 2732 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aluminaut (about 400 feet away); Broad Street Station (about 600 feet away); The Boulevard Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Bell Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richmond Locomotive Works (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Other markers no

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, April 7, 2023

2. Car ONE & Marker

longer nearby. Jefferson Davis (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed); Inner Line of Defence (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Stonewall Jackson (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Car ONE. RF&P is Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac

Also see . . . Science Museum of Virginia. (Submitted on April 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.