South Western Cars
July 31, 1860

3 Passenger (First Class), 3 Baggage, 1 Express, 30 Box cars were constructed in the past year.
Number Type Condition
13 Passenger  (First Class)  
6 Passenger (Second Class)  
3 Mail & Express  
4 Baggage & Package  
12 Conductors  
112 Box  
76 Platform  
4 Stock  
230 TOTAL   

July 31, 1861
5 Box and 3 Baggage cars were constructed during the year.
Number Type Condition
13 Passenger  (First Class)  
10 Passenger (Second Class)  
3 Mail & Express  
4 Baggage & Package  
12 Conductors  
116 Box  
76 Platform  
4 Stock  
238 TOTAL   

July 31, 1862

There were no changes in the number or type of cars. In November, sold 10 cars, fitted to carry coal, to the Navy
July 31, 1863

2 Platform cars were changed to Box cars. There were no other changes to cars.

August 1, 1865
13 Passenger (First Class) 12 need repairs and paint
10 Passenger (Second Class) All need repairs and paint
7 Baggage, Mail and Express 1 needed repairs and paint
143 Box and Platform  

Known Losses During the War
Number Type Condition
7 Box Burned at Wilmington in a cotton train
8 Box Destroyed in Hood's evacuation of Atlanta
10 ? Sold to CS Navy for coal cars
8 Platform Broken up for wheels and trucks for repair of box cars

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