PE 1299 was a luxurious "Business Car", reserved for the exclusive use of company officials and their guest for travel on the Pacific Electric. The 1299 was built in the PE's Torrance Shops in 1929 using the body of Southern Pacific trailer coach 477, which had been acquired second-hand from SP's electric lines in Portland, Oregon.

The car has observation rooms at either end, and a toilet compartment and small kitchen in the middle. The kitchen was used to prepare light meals and refreshments for the passengers. The carpeted interior is outfitted with portable leather armchairs, and the large windows on the ends of the car provide a good view of the line.

The 1299 was also used for PE's "Commodore Limited" parlor car service between Los Angeles and Balboa (Newport Beach) from 1942 to 1948. The deluxe, extra-fare service was used by numerous prominent Los Angeles businessmen who had summer homes in Balboa, among them PE President Oscar A. Smith.

After Parlor Car service ended in 1948, the 1299 continued to be used for company inspection trips and was frequently chartered by rail enthusiast groups for special fan trips. Retired in 1958, it was sold to a private party and was moved to the LA County Fairgrounds in Pomona, where it was displayed until 1998. Acquisition of car 1299 was made possible by the generous support of Mr. Walter Abbenseth. 

PE 1299 is a complete car, but has not run in over 40 years. Restoration will occur as time and resources permit. As of early 2005, the airbrake system and couplers have been overhauled and the car is now capable of being operated as an unpowered trailer. Its inaugural run (as a trailer) occurred during Annual Meeting Day, March 5, 2005.