About Combine 29
Combine 29 is one of the few remaining pieces of rolling stock from the Ohio River & Western Railroad.
As a combination passenger and baggage car, it served communities along the OR&W by carrying passengers, mail, express freight, and essential goods.
When a railroad ceases operation, what happens to the railroad equipment? Well, if the car is lucky, they get a second chance at life and are repurposed. That is the case of Comine 29. After the railroad shut down, this car served as a single bedroom residence.
Current Condition
The car has deteriorated siding, but the main underframe and roof line are sound. We've successfully lifted, loaded, and moved the car from the property. It handled all of these tests very well. We are currently waiting on a suitable location/ workshop to begin restoration work.
Photo Gallery
Roof Tarp
Bracing the car for the move.
Lift day.
Full Tarp.
Combine 29 is moved from the property.
Preservation Goals
Our long‑term goal is to restore Combine 29 to a presentable, historically accurate condition suitable for display and interpretation. This includes structural repairs, siding replacement, roof work, and interior work.
How You Can Help
Combine 29 represents an irreplaceable piece of OR&W history. Your support helps us stabilize and preserve this rare artifact for future generations.