Private Varnish is the magazine about privately owned railroad passenger cars. A yearly subscription includes 3 issues of Private Varnish and one issue of the Charter Guide. Photographs and articles describe private cars and their travels, owners, acquisition, and maintenance. The mechanical articles in Private Varnish are the most complete current source of illustrated passenger car mechanical information widely available.

Subscriptions (does not convey AAPRCO membership): $30 for one year; $56 for two years. Outside of the USA: $33 for one year; $62 for two years.

Back issues contain a wealth
of private passenger car information.  Complete your set while you can.

To subscribe to Private Varnish, fill in, print out, and mail in
the PV Order Form along with your check or money order.

Send questions about your subscription to PV Subscriptions.

Thinking of advertising in Private Varnish? Want to reach the audience that has the wealth to enjoy private car ownership and/or private car travel?

To find out about Private Varnish advertising, contact Bart Barton via email or call (480) 831-6520.

Our 2009 Advertising Rates & Mechanical Specs are available for your information.