Coach 103

Coach 103 was built of wood in 1908 by the Pullman Company of Chicago, Illinois for the Keweenaw Central Railway of Calumet, Michigan. The Keweenaw Central ceased operations a few years later and this coach was purchased by the Winnipeg Light and Power Co. in 1920 (later named Winnipeg Hydro). It is owned by Manitoba Hydro and is leased to the Society for use with the Prairie Dog Central on a long-term lease, along with steam locomotive No. 3.

It is a "Combination Coach" which means it has an area intended for baggage (approximately 1/3 of the coach length) and the remainder is equipped with passenger seats. The wall dividing the coach has a doorway to permit passage between the two areas. The baggage area is used for the train crew, and to accommodate special equipment required during operations such as an electric generator, kerosene lanterns, first aid equipment, radio and public address communications equipment and so forth. 

It has been completely restored to its original condition featuring oak paneling, opaque vent windows, pot bellied stove and lavatory. A coach of this type was often used in mixed trains along with boxcars serving the freight and transportation needs of prairie villages. Coach 103 has a maximum seating capacity of 36 passengers.

Coach 103 was been renamed "Gordon Younger" in honour of one of the Society’s founding members.

Photo credit: Amanda Knott	Coach #103 when built for the Keweenaw Central (Photo credit: Smithsonian Institute)