Historic railroad cars to be moved

<< Back to archives | Monday, March 10, 2008

Want a railroad car from the 1890s?  Two of these cars are looking for new homes.  Owner Joel Douglas is putting out the word to Bellingham Parks and the Council that he is ready to donate a car for placement in a local park or other location.  One car is a Pullman type car, made of wood and 80 feet long.  The third car - furthest in the photo along Mill Ave - will stay. 

The cars have been in place since the mid 1970s and Joel has rented them to many businesses over the years.  Now the property they are on is being transfered to another owner and Joel has only a few weeks to move the cars.  If you have a serious possibility, Joel can be contacted at 734-8191.  Lets hope these fine artifacts of our Northwest history find new locations where they can be enjoyed by everyone.