The Dayton & Western was an important interurban company, which provided the most direct route between Indianapolis and Ohio. Only one car from this line has survived, however, and that's because it was made into a house. This particular car was built by Barney & Smith in 1903 as a motor. In 1922 it was rebuilt into a trailer, and operated until 1932, when the body was sold off.
Art Peterson has provided some interesting photos of the car. These were taken about 1967 by Donald L. Carr, while the body was being used as a house near Troy, O. As always, these images are copyright by the Krambles-Peterson Archive, no reproduction without permission, etc.
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| Reminds me of Lake Shafer! |
About 2005 the body was rescued by a local group called "Friends of Dayton and Western 602" and has been cosmetically restored and put on display at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton. And it appears to be in use as a café at the park.
Of course, information about the current status of this car is on PNAERC here, including recent pictures. I notice it's sitting on L car trucks -- did they get those from IRM?
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