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

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

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(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); Jefferson Davis (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Bell Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

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.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 7, 2023

2. Car ONE & Marker

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 69 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.