Update on the Fernley Boxcars

We have some good news to report on the status of the boxcars at Fernley, Nev., the only preserved freight cars built by the Hicks Locomotive and Car Works, which I had posted about earlier. Craig Brinkman of the Association for Railroad Passenger Car Preservation has been working with several groups including the Fernley Preservation Society, and has an agreement worked out with the Central Nevada Museum in Tonopah to preserve these cars. They were built for the Tonopah and Goldfield, so this is an ideal preservation location. He says:

These cars are so important, both from the perspective of the Hicks Car Company, but also historic NV railroads that we need everyone to pitch in to make sure we get what we need to complete the work.

We are looking for underbody components, including arch-bar trucks, brake rigging, couplers, etc so anyone with a lead to "age appropriate" components we want to hear from. Also anyone with additional information or photos of the cars is encouraged to respond.

Lastly, the Fernley Preservation Society has gone through a gut wrenching experience in the loss of their collection. They need to be commended by the community for having saved these important artifacts and encourage supportive communications to them and donations to assist in their next phase.

And we would also like to encourage anyone who could help to do so. Thanks!