Bill Turnbull was the original owner of the coal car. The car was removed from the Turnbull mine in 1985. Bob Phillips was the second owner, and the car was then used as a decorative yard item. In 1987, the car was moved to Furnace Park and restored by Duncan Haines. In 1997, the car was restored again by the Georges Creek Cruisers Car Club under the guidance of Duncan Haines. In 1998, the Georges Creek Cruisers Car Club installed a new fence.