Erie Number One and Chris Costello

Published: July 31, 2023, 6:24 a.m.

This is the story of a boy and his heavyweight passenger car known as \u201cErie Business Car One.\u201d When not running JL Innovative Design with his brother Mike, Chris Costello can be found pursuing his other hobby of collecting full size 1:1 railroad equipment and the center piece of his collection is \u201cErie One,\u201d a private railroad car operated by the Erie Railroad Company.

\xa0Private railroad cars, also known as business cars or executive cars, were used by railroad executives, dignitaries, and sometimes wealthy passengers for luxurious and comfortable travel. These cars were equipped with lavish amenities, including comfortable sleeping quarters, a dining area, lounges, and even office spaces to conduct business while on the move. Chris bought the car and with the help of some dedicated individuals is slowly bring it back to life. This is a great podcast and one we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll enjoy!!