The Private Railroad Car "Francis L Suter"

This video is from The Travel Channel, who used it in their series "Tricked Out Trains", which highlights private cars. It was produced by Cheri Sundae Productions of Burbank, California. Filming was conducted in Strasburg, Pa on June 4th and 5th, 2013 and it was first aired on November 16th, 2014.

[@Retired88M]

Can you imagine having the financial ability to travel the whole U S in this way would be such a sweet dream

[@danielboone3770]

I really can.

[@rabbit9979]

Yes I can imagine as well ❤

[@yumpinyiminy963]

Bless you for saving this car.

[@DaniellaMakingLearningArt]

What a work of love. I totally get it. How awesome this man and his family saved it.

[@denniswhite166]

Even though it would take longer than a jet I'd much prefer this than flying.

[@Afib95]

Dennis Whiter Most planes are so utilitarian whereas traveling this way is as much about the way of traveling as the trip is about getting to where you’re going. I’d much rather go in style!

[@jimbo1637]

Exactly. It's like a land cruise.

[@farmcentralohio]

Thankfully there are folks like Mr. Dunlap that preserve things like this

[@oldenweery7510]

Absolutely the height of luxury; no wonder they were sometimes called "Land Yachts!" Thanks for posting. *(PS* I subbed immediately.)

[@user-og9yh1xi8r]

I rode on this car several years ago, and it is stunning!

[@johnalder6028]

Thank you for sharing this ! Greetings from Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

[@worseto1]

Amazing that a business man like that would take the time and interest to preserve such a great piece of history God bless America.

[@GlamorousTitanic21]

The closest you can get to the royal coaches of the Victorian and Edwardian Era.

[@steelman86]

Lucius Beebe's "Virginia City" private varnish had a fireplace in the observation room which used propane gas to fire it up. There was a gold/white lattice door on the right which hid the bar area with alcohol and a matching one on the left which led to the hallway and the dining room, suites and kitchen areas. I have been fortunate to ride on the Virginia City several times, the Solano, the Henry E. Huntington, The Espee business car and a few other more modern ones including a vista dome with an updated observation platform added by the current owner! Fun stuff..... Kudos to all of those who have preserved these wonderful old private cars!!!!

[@Wayne-fe1ed]

Truly delightful. Thankfully there are good folks like yourself to preserve important historical pieces like this.

[@phillyfan-182]

That’s pretty awesome!

[@sharonselvey5030]

So very Beautiful and very well put together the way you put it together for such a Awesome post. Thanks again lyt for 5

[@davidkimmel4216]

Beautiful Beautiful 🤩

[@Imortaltwin]

absolutely outstanding..

[@tommyhunter1817]

Beyond awesome.

[@PRR-xx2hp]

Thanks

[@Pennsylvania1223]

@@PRR-xx2hp awesome

[@upstatenewyorkrailfan6775]

Beautiful railroad car

[@robbrown3519]

WoW ! My father worked for the PRR for 45 years. He retired as chief inspector. I happened to see a few 'special' cars but Nothing like this one ! What a beauty. Yes there are truly some folks that love these cars and keep them in private service. I commend you for what you have done..

[@PRR-xx2hp]

Thank you, Rob, that's nice to hear. Amtrak workers often come to the car saying that a relative worked for the Pennsy.

[@robbrown3519]

@@PRR-xx2hp Dad joined the PRR in '26, in their apprentice program. He wound up in the inspection dept. I'm sure you have seen the picture of the PRR T-1 locomotive at Baldwin works. Dad is the inspector standing to the far left

[@EnliveningJustice]

Absolutely gorgeous

[@Shinyarc]

I would sell my house and live in that...

[@831BeachBum]

There would have to be a kitchen of sorts on this car, correct?

[@timothyweist2312]

Thats my kind of car!! On the railroad!! How cool!! Tim

[@hsimpson6581]

He is so cool !!

[@vincentcalvelli6452]

Beautiful car

[@mikeandre9903]

Extremely nice great job👍👍

[@chadsimmons6347]

I wish i could find a video of the restoration that was done to this fine car..thanks 4 uploading this

[@petworthtraction]

Great presentation. Thanks for shooting and sharing.

[@davidchambers7508]

Fascinating film clip. The jazzy music does not do this vehicle justice though. I reckon that it would be nice to sit at the fireplace with your loved one(s).

[@rabbit9979]

This is absolutely phantastic. I would move in within a second

[@Pennsylvania1223]

I like the Francis l suter Private car

[@drummerboi74136]

beautiful that's how i want to travel

[@jackchen7003]

This car was recently in NYC

[@kksd2]

I'd love taking a trip on that car! Feel free to contact me ;-)

[@Edgy01]

Seriously considering selling my house to build one of these! However, I would have to add a flatbed section to carry a car or two (and my own crane) to do some local exploring! Are there enough sidings around the country??

[@PRR-xx2hp]

Welcome to railroading and welcome to private cars. Join AAPRCO, ride the special trains, attend the conventions, have fun, and get to know people. There is no requirement to own a car, and most AAPRCO members do not own a car.

[@suecurtis8313]

that was so cool to watch sue!

[@suecurtis8313]

I want to live there too sue!

[@trainroomgary]

Like 🚂

[@CK2012]

NIce

[@robbieevans6536]

Sweet rail car...I kind of like the original more industrial look though.

[@PRR-xx2hp]

The industrial look isn't original, it is from the budget-cutting of the 1950s and 60s. The original look was heavy, dark, and Edwardian, with artificial wood grain painted on the steel walls.

[@danielboone3770]

😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@hirampriggott1689]

Ypu could either fly from NY City to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, or you could ride the Francis L Suter railcar .....if you're lucky.

[@stuartlee6622]

What's wrong with Spirit Airlines?

[@PRR-xx2hp]

No fireplace.

[@steelman86]

To me, if the "private car" doesn't have an observation platform on the rear, it's not private varnish!!! Private cars like the Virginia City, Solano, Henry E. Huntington, Yerba Buena are just a few examples of "real" private cars!!! Of course U.P.'s "Heritage Fleet" has many cars which would qualify!!

[@slackthompson6984]

i will make you a PRR raisin pie if i can get a ride on that..................