To the delight and surprise to those in attendance for the 2025 Annual Picnic, Coach 9, resplendent in its completed varnish and gold leaf lettering and trim, was revealed to the public on Aug. 9, 2025. Tours were hosted throughout the day by project manager and Master Carpenter, Eric Schade.

Thanks to Christopher Hauf for capturing the moment Coach 9 was brought outside in its finished exterior.

We are well underway in our efforts to unlock a matching grant of $16,000 furnished by the Narrow Gauge Preservation Foundation. Donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar, so any help you can provide will be doubled in effectiveness.

Remember, we need a total of $120,000 to Finish Coach 9 to the Nines! These expenses include paying for the $30,000 paint, varnish, and gold leaf finish, chandeliers (at $3500 each), seats ($850 each), Miller Safety Platform and coupling system, Wood’s Safety Gates, passenger trucks with vacuum brakes, hat racks, and many other final details. If support is not received, this project is in danger of stalling – so please help if you are able to do so.

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