Rolling Stock

The Consist

(Pronounced CON-sist) are the cars which make up a train. These cars are also refered to as Rolling Stock. Each vintage car is different and unique with its own history. Descriptions of all the engines and cars of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and more is documented in our trip guide Along the Way, Blue Ridge Scenic.

Coach 105/106


Enclosed Passenger coach, built in 1949, these 8 foot cars have restroom facilities.

Coach 2705


Enclosed Long Island commuter, Built in 1963 has heat and air-conditioning but No restroom.

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Inside 2705

Coach 2705

Coach 2705

Coach 549


Enclosed Passenger Built 1938 by Budd Mfg. Has heat and air-conditioning, plus restrooms.

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Coach 549

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549 Inside

Special Access 405

Built by Pullman-Standard in July 1947, Special access lifts can accommodate wheelchair and scooters.
Note: We cannot use the lift for passengers without chairs, it was not intended for loading a standing person.
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405 External

Wheelchairs – Scooters
We are equipped to handle wheelchair or scooter-confined individuals (750 lb combined weight lift limit) on a limited basis. Please call for further information and ticketing. Note: We are unable to lift standing passengers onto the train and are not able to supply wheelchairs.
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405 Chair Lift

Concession 206

Built for the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1956 as part of an order of 10 baggage cars. The concession car has hot and cold drinks, snacks and souvenirs.

Coach 332

Enclosed Passenger Coach, Built in 1955 by American Car Foundry. Has 3 restrooms.

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Coach 332

Coach 150

Enclosed Passenger Coach, Built for New York Central Railroad in 1923 by Osgood Bradley Company, has restroom. Coach 150 has a generator for independent operation and can be rented as a party car. Contact the ticket office for details.

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150 External view

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Coach 150

Open-Air 2975/2929

Built in 1954 by Pullman as push-pull coaches purchased from the Long Island Rail Road. Open Air cars are covered with open sides, restrooms are available in closed cars.

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Open Air 2929

Open-Air 697

A 40 foot box car built in 1971. Our first Open-Air is covered and no restroom.

All cars are connected with a walkway so everyone can go to the concession car easily while in route.