Coach 9: April 9, 2026 Update

Work has temporarily paused on the installation of the lamps in coach 9, as attention has turned to installing one of the Miller Hook couplers, as well as installing the stanchions on the end platform.

Miller Safety Platform and Couplers are being installed on Coach 9 being built by the volunteers of the WW&F Railway Museum in Alna, Maine.
Preparation for drilling the holes for the two of the stanchions.
Miller Safety Platform and Couplers are being installed on Coach 9 being built by the volunteers of the WW&F Railway Museum in Alna, Maine.
(Left) Closeup of one of the stanchion base castings. (Right) Stanchions installed.
Miller Safety Platform and Couplers are being installed on Coach 9 being built by the volunteers of the WW&F Railway Museum in Alna, Maine.
The installed Miller Hook coupler.
Miller Safety Platform and Couplers are being installed on Coach 9 being built by the volunteers of the WW&F Railway Museum in Alna, Maine.
Overhead view of the installed coupler.
We are making progress on our Miller safety platforms.
We do have some issues to work out yet, but it is fun to see them coming to life!

Meanwhile, THANK YOU! To date, you’ve helped us raise 62% of the funds needed to Finish Coach 9 to the Nines! Learn more and donate at www.wwfry.org/coach9

Thanks for your continued support and interest in the WW&F!
The Coach 9 Team