I was at a very rainy Strasburg this afternon. N&W 475 was the engine du jour. I was wondering what ahppened the the private car Paradise? Or is Reading Company 10 the same car, just restored?Wesley

I can hope the long-lost Mr. Bell, or more likely Mr. Anderson, would confirm my suspicions, but I know that the former "Paradise" was indeed a former Reading business car, probably #10.Nice to hear it's been repainted/restored. As I was told years ago, the car (and its separate-admission business) was a project of 2 or 3 of the original Strasburg shareholders--and a fairly lucrative, if boring, one. By now it wouldn't surprise me that the car has changed hands to either the railroad itself or other shareholders.Could you still purchase a tour of the car, Wes?

The Reading Company #10 is, indeed, the restored "Paradise." Tours of the car are still offered. -- Ray

I worked the car yesterday, it was nice to be in a dry place. The Reading Car 10 or President's Car ,as it is now called, is the old Paradise Car. It was returned to the Reading colors a few years ago.It can still be toured along with the J Tower. This time of year it is only open on weekends.As for the ownership, Lynn or someone else will have to address that as I am not sure.

She is indeed Reading #10 and for us locals she is a true treasure. She is one of the best examples of a Wilmington built railroad car that you will ever find. The folks at Strasburg have done such a great job at keeping her over the decades. Now here is a quesion.... According the the Reading RR Color Equipment Guide Reading #15 was sold to someone "out West". Does #15 still exist and if so what is her story?

Tom, the American Assoc. of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) had an ariticle on RDG #15 in Private Varnish, their magazine, a bunch of years ago. I have the back issue at home, and cannot remember the Volume number. You should be able to find it at their website quicker than I can find my copy of the issue.