The 300 series of cars were the first which were built with consecutive numbers. They came from several builders over a period of 8 years.

300 thru 308 were built by Niles Car & Mfg Co. in 1906. 305 was wrecked and rebuilt in 1923 as 600, a buffet-parlor car. It was again rebuilt in 1929 as a coach to match the other 400s and numbered 436. It was scrapped in 1954. The arch windows were covered as follows: 300 May 1942, 301 December 1940, 302 May 1940, 303 March 1945, 304 September 1940, 306 July 1941, 307 July 1939, and 308 at an unknown date. 308 was acquired by the Indiana Museum of Transportation.

311 thru 315 were built by Kuhlman Car in 1909. 314 was modernized in February 1943, and the other cars were done at various dates. 312 was retired in 1959. 315 was acquired by the Shade Gap Electric Ry.

316 and 317 were built by Jewett Car in 1913.

318 thru 321 were built by Jewett Car in 1914. 318 had steel sheathing and was modernized in 1944. The other cars were also done at various times. 319 was acquired by the Columbia Park & Southwestern. 320 was acquired by the Iowa Chapter of the NRHS, and is now at Mt. Pleasant. 321 was acquired by the Illinois Railway Museum as a parts source, but it is being rebuilt.

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