08/10/2026
⚠️Help us save a special piece of Cincinnati Railroad History⚠️
Cincinnati Scenic Railway has been given a rare opportunity to rescue an irreplaceable piece of American railroad history from the scrapper's torch.
The John Adams is a historic passenger car built specifically for the Pennsylvania Railroad's renowned Cincinnati Limited, the premier overnight train that connected Cincinnati and New York City. For decades, this car carried travelers in comfort while serving one of the nation's most prestigious passenger trains.
Today, this remarkable artifact is at risk of being lost forever.
Our goal is to preserve the John Adams and bring it home to Lebanon, Ohio, where it can be restored, interpreted, and operated as part of Cincinnati Scenic Railway's mission to preserve our region's railroad heritage for future generations.
To make this possible, we must raise $40,000 to transport the car from its current location on the East Coast to our property in Lebanon. We have until the end of 2026 to reach this goal before this once-in-a-lifetime preservation opportunity disappears.
Every donation, large or small, brings us one step closer to saving this extraordinary passenger car and ensuring that a vital piece of Cincinnati's railroad history is preserved—not scrapped.
Help us save the John Adams and keep this remarkable chapter of American railroading alive for generations to come.
More information at:
https://cincinnatiscenicrailway.com/save-the-john-adams