American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners

About This Association

From the early to mid 1960s, information available indicates that there were less than a dozen privately owned passenger cars operating in the United States; the majority of those private cars operated only a few times per year. In the late 1960s, railroads began retiring passenger equipment from service in ever increasing numbers. Some of this equipment was purchased by various private individuals and/or rail museum organizations and operated on occasion. On May 1, 1971 the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), commenced operations.

Publications

Private Varnish - bimonthly magazine

Conventions

Annual Convention

Specialties:

1. Transportation - Train

Information Summary