This rather traditional car is part of our series highlighting the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Places in Peril. In our case, it’s some of our equipment, not the museum. The Trust’s program encourages community and corporate investment, education, restoration, and historic preservation.
We’ve plenty to preserve and seek your support. This one is low-hanging fruit.
We continue to see and encourage visitors to walk “the rustic line” and get up close with the patina. Slowly being replaced by containers, the boxcar, is considered one of the most versatile since it can carry most loads.
While this car has had many owners, it’s not the end of the line. Sanding, priming, painting and stenciling could bring the former Atlantic Coast Line box back to life.
We’re seeking corporate or foundation support to stabilize and eventually cosmetically restore the car. Imagine the impact of a freshly outshopped car on our visitors, you know the type – kids of all ages.
We invite you to participate with us as we prepare the museum for generations to come. For information on how your gift, your company, or foundation sponsorship can help, please write: execdirector at train-museum dot com Thank you!
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