Golden West Service was established in 1990 with an agreement between Southern Pacific and Greenbrier Industries. A wide range of freight cars from the SP, Cotton Belt, and Rio Grande fleets that were in need of rebuilding, gradually made their way to Greenbrier’s Gunderson railcar plant. They emerged in Golden West Services paint and resumed their roles under the management of SP. Because of the structure of the deal, Greenbrier was required to apply common carrier reporting marks (no private owner marks ending in X) to these cars so they made a deal with Galveston Railroad (GVSR),
Ventura County Railway (VCY), Coe Rail (CRLE) and for a short time Kansas City Southern (KCS) to use their reporting marks. Ultimately, the Golden West fleet would grow to exceed 10,000 cars. This group of former Cotton Belt cars was assigned GVSR marks. This roadname will be available in 3 road numbers.

Reserve Before February 25,2011

Delivery Expected June 2011