It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future .

WILLIAM J. MURTAGH

OUR MISSION

RESTORE 300

300's interior and mechanical systems (completed in 2021). Repaint 300 in the N&W's iconic Tuscan and Black paint scheme (completed in 2024).

OPERATE 300

Since 2022, 300 has operated on over 50 trips and welcomed over 1,000 guests aboard the car.

PRESERVE 300

Through the hard work of our members, 300 will live on in our care for generations to come.


We are a 501c3 recognized nonprofit organization wholly dedicated to Norfolk and Western Business Car 300.

Becoming a member supports our vision in many ways. 

300 spent 29 years inside a warehouse before being donated to our organization. Take a look at how we got to where we are today.

Ride like a President!

Climb aboard our annual fundraising trip!

SINCE 2020 THE NORFOLK AND WESTERN

BUSINESS CAR 300 PRESERVATION SOCIETY HAS RAISED

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ALL ARE WELCOME

"The Norfolk and Western Business Car 300 Preservation Society Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services."



MAKE A DONATION

Our preservation efforts are funded entirely through memberships, ticket sales and especially grants and private donations. Each donation makes a tremendous impact!

BE A VOLUNTEER

Memberships strengthen the backbone of our organization and directly support the operation and preservation of 300.

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