In 1963 the coach was given to the Seward Chamber of Commerce and moved to its present location by two local men a few weeks before the 1964 earthquake.  This was accomplished by pulling it up Second Avenue with two caterpillar tractors.  It has been in constant use as a Visitor Information Center since that time.

September 20, 2004 Update from Dave Christensen: "Just a quick note, the Alaska Railroad No. 5 that was given to the City of Seward in the 1960s has not been used as a visitor center for several years now. It has been written many times in the local weekly that its just sitting there and has turned into an eyesore. The Chamber of Commerce built a new building at about mile 2.5-3 on the Seward highway and have moved all their offices there.

2008 Update: This railcar was sold to John Joseph "Jack" Powers, owner of the Silver Derby Campground and RV Park in Lowell Point. "The diner will seat 45, and a kitchen and storage area will soon be built on to the back. The car already includes a single bathroom, still intact. If all goes well, the father-and-son team hopes to open the family-oriented diner by June 2009."  Unfortunately, Jack passed away on January 17, 2012.

March 25, 2020 Update: Mike Gerenday took a trip to Lowell Point and found the railcar had deteriorated to the point is no longer could be moved.

January 26, 2021 Update by Mary Krull: "Tim Miller, who owns Miller’s Landing in Seward called brew@602 this morning asking to talk with me. He and his brother purchased the Silver Derby Campground where ARR 600 and The Seward both sit. He is looking for someone to haul them both off his property! While I am not really interested in owning another bi-level commuter car, I would be interested in the 1916 Pullman since I am not having any luck finding a caboose in Alaska. I looked again at your roster to see what the history of ARR 5 was. It looks like the rail car has seen several modifications. From recent photos, it also looks like the car has some serious rust issues, a leaky roof, and broken windows. It would be wonderful to preserve the car for historical reasons, but I would also need to make it of value financially."

April 26, 2022 Tim Musgrove took some photos of the railcar.

September 8, 2022 Update by Mary Krull: "I got a text from Tom Miller in Seward. He is still trying to find someone to haul away #600. Sadly, he has gutted and cut in half The Seward #5, and it will be hauled away for scrap next week. I am heartbroken."