Our Motorcars

Learn about our historic motorcars

Weyerhaeuser Skagit Motorcar #30

Skagit at Hampton Station in Folsom

Built in 1936 by Skagit Steel and Iron Works, #30 served the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company. It was used to haul work crews, track materials, and equipment on their 26-mile logging line in Vail, Washington.

The Skagit has a unique feature: a built in firefighting system. The center compartment covers a 200-gallon tank which is normally filled with water, and there is a firehose attached to the front of the engine. When the pump is on, the Skagit can send water dozens of feet towards a fire.

FEDSHRA acquired #30 in September 1998 and performed a complete restoration. Now known as the Skagit, Weyerhaeuser motorcar #30 was placed back in operation in 2002. Today, the Skagit is our most popular motorcar!

Currently #30 is down for repair. We are looking for two axles to replace the original one that have worn out. Please click the links below to help us fund the repairs. 

Fairmont A6 Gang Car

A6 at Hampton Station in Folsom

Built by Fairmont Railway Motors, Inc. of Fairmont, Minnesota, the A6 has a 6-person capacity, and as much horsepower as the Skagit #30. The A6 Gang Car was a general rail service vehicle, built for maintenance of way purposes, and carried railroad maintenance workers, tools, and supplies. Today, in addition to its maintenance duties, the A6 also serves as an open-air motorcar.

Fairmont A4 Gang Car

A4 at Hampton Station in Folsom

Built by Fairmont Railway Motors, Inc. of Fairmont, Minnesota, the A4 has a 4-person capacity. The A4 Gang Car was a general rail service vehicle, built for maintenance of way purposes, and carried railroad maintenance workers, tools, and supplies. Today, in addition to it’s maintenance duties, the A6 also serves as an open-air motorcar. While lacking the power of the A6, the A4 has a softer suspension system, which makes it ride a little smoother than the other cars.

Fairmont A8 Gang Car

Thank you to Marathon Petroleum in Martinez for donating a A8 motor car. The car was cosmetically restored by us three years ago and put on display in front of their offices. With the closing of the refinery they have decided to donate the car. We will use the car for our track work days and maybe a excursions.

This car is a larger version of the A6 and can carry up to 10 people on the line for track work and inspection. Some of the neat features are all wheel drive and hydraulic disk brakes.