It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future .

WILLIAM J. MURTAGH

OUR MISSION

RESTORE, OPERATE AND PRESERVE 300

300's interior and mechanical systems were restored in 2021. The car was repainted in the N&W's iconic Tuscan and Black paint scheme in 2024. Since 2022, 300 has operated on over 100 trips and welcomed over 2,000 guests aboard the car. Through the hard work of our members, 300 will live on in our care for generations to come.

SAVE THE HOLLINS COLLEGE

We have raised the funds needed to purchase the last surviving intact N&W ACF 12-4 Sleeping Car.

RESTORE THE HOLLINS COLLEGE

Restore the interior, exterior and mechanical systems.

OPERATE THE HOLLINS COLLEGE

In excursion service, reuniting the car with 300.


ABOUT US

We are a 501c3 recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration, operation, and preservation of Norfolk and Western Business Car 300 and the restoration of Norfolk and Western ACF 12-4 Sleeping Car "Hollins College"

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300's RESTORATION

300 spent 29 years inside a warehouse before being donated to our organization. Take a look at how we got to where we are today.

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#SaveTheHollinsCollege

We have raised the funds needed to purchase the last surviving, fully-intact N&W ACF 12-4 Sleeping Car. Now it's time to raise the funds needed to ship her home.

SINCE 2020 THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN

BUSINESS CAR 300 PRESERVATION SOCIETY HAS RAISED

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AWARDS

Winner of the

Heritage Rail Alliance

2024 Significant Achievement Award - Passenger Car

ALL ARE WELCOME

"The Norfolk and Western Business Car 300 Preservation Society Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services."



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