Rail Cars Available for Bid: 1. 1926 Ann Arbor Crew Car- This car stands as a rare testament to the workaday side of railroading. Originally constructed as a passenger or freight car, it was repurposed for use by the Ann Arbor Railroad as a crew car—providing shelter and utility to the workers who maintained the trains and tracks. The Ann Arbor Railroad (1895–1976) played a significant role in Michigan’s transportation history, operating both freight and passenger services and famously utilizing train ferries to cross Lake 2. 1920 Barney and Smith Sleeper Car Manufactured by the Barney & Smith Manufacturing Company of Dayton, Ohio, this sleeper car represents the elegant side of early 20th-century rail travel. The company, founded in 1849, was known for producing beautifully crafted, high-quality passenger and freight cars. The 1920 sleeper car on display is an exceptional example of the company’s craftsmanship and reflects the golden era of rail travel, when sleeper cars offered comfort and sophistication to long-distance passengers. This rail car is very unique and rare-with not many remaining with original interior feature. Michigan.
