SBRX 1161 - "Let's Roll!"
The SBRHS acquired this car in 2019 and looks forward to transforming it into a rolling workshop/tool transportation car, more commonly called a "Tool Car."
Ex-ATSF 3656, Baggage car
ATSF 3656 was built by Budd in 1953 in a series of orders for lightweight baggage cars from ACF, Budd, & Pullman. This car spent its entire career in baggage & storage mail service for Santa Fe & likely saw use on every train in the Santa Fe system. Like many Budd built cars (Santa Fe cars especially), 3656 went to Amtrak as AMTK 1106 & went to work system wide. It is just as likely that this car saw service on every Amtrak service that offered checked baggage. In 1980, 3656 made the cut for conversion to HEP & was renumbered to AMTK 1161, its final Amtrak number. 3656 continued in service system wide until 2015 when replaced by a large order of brand new Viewliner II baggage cars.
Work has already begun to bring this piece of rolling history up to Amtrak and SBRHS standards. The first truck has been rolled out from under the carbody to be disassembled, inspected, and to complete any necessary repairs or upgrades. The ability to bring along necessary parts and tools will be extremely helpful for future mainline operations when those present themselves. Along with countless volunteer hours and a whole lot of 'elbow grease' and determination, additional funds will be required to refurbish the trucks and return this baggage car to its former Santa Fe glory.
While some of the donation levels we offer to participate in supporting this project can be found below, we greatly appreciate any donation, large or small, that will be used directly to support this project to return the car to service. No amount is too small.
Thank you for your support. Besides being the oldest surviving, operating member of her class, 3751 is also listed on the ‘National Register of Historic Places’ (NR Reference Number 00001178). You’re not only helping keep a piece of railroad history alive, but also an important piece of American history.
3751 - BACK to BLACK
As the SBRHS nears the completion of 3751's 15-Year Rebuild,
we're asking for your help!
Still wearing its original paint from 1991, the harsh Southern California sun has taken its toll on the tender. Help us reach our goal of $3,751 to fund reconditioning and repainting to get the tender's top deck shining once again. Any amount received in excess of the goal will be applied to future tender reconditioning projects.
The SBRHS needs your help to complete this massive project to give 3751 not only another 15 years of life but many more down the tracks for future generations to enjoy her. While some of the donation levels we offer to participate in supporting this project can be found below, we greatly appreciate any donation, large or small, that will be used directly to support this project to keep 3751 steaming. No amount is too small.
Thank you for your support. Besides being the oldest surviving, operating member of her class, 3751 is also listed on the ‘National Register of Historic Places’ (NR Reference Number 00001178). You’re not only helping keep a piece of railroad history alive, but also an important piece of American history.
