Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado Cars
April 1, 1860

Though this is almost a full year before the war, data on the Texas railroads is so difficult to find that near-war information is useful.

During the previous year, added 2 Passenger (First Class), 2 Passenger (Second Class) and 42 Freight cars.
Number Type Condition
3 Passenger  (First Class)  
2 Passenger (Second Class), Mail & Baggage  
61 Platform Freight  
20 Box Freight  
10 Hand & Rubble  
96 TOTAL   
April 1, 1862
6 unfinished Box Cars
Number Type Condition
3 Passenger (First Class)  
3 Passenger (Second Class), Mail & Baggage  
50 Platform  
18 Box  
10 Hand  
4 Rubble  
88 TOTAL
September 17, 1863
Number Type Condition
16 Box Good
2 Box Bad
34 Flat Good
6 Flat Bad
3 Passenger Good
3 Baggage Good
64 TOTAL  

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