U.S. Sugar’s excursion arm, Sugar Express, has put a century-old Pennsylvania Railroad business car back into service. The “Clewiston” was pressed into service over the winter and is now available for group charters on Sugar Express’ Lake Placid Limited. 

Built in April 1911 by the Pullman Company, car 7505 began its life on the Pennsy in executive service. Starting in 1929, it began to work its way down the management ladder, being used by general managers and then superintendents. Eventually, it was pressed into maintenance of way service. The car was eventually sold, finding its way to James H. Clement, son of Pennsylvania Railroad president Martin Clement, who restored the car and later donated it to the Galveston Railroad Museum.

Upon arrival at Clewiston, the interior of the car was rebuilt, and it can now accommodate 15 guests. 

Sugar Express began operations a few years ago following the restoration of 4-6-2 148. Visit SugarExpress.com for more.

—Justin Franz