Detroit Street Railway 268

Lytton's PCC's

Built in:1949 by St. Louis Car Company (ord#1673)
Out-of-service/Retired:1981
Type of car:streetcar (PCC, postwar)
Current Owner:Michigan Transit Museum(Mount Clemens, Michigan)

Ownership History:Detroit Street Railway #268 1949-1956 / Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos del Distrito Federal #2268 1956-1981 / Michigan Transit Museum(Mount Clemens, Michigan) 1981-present


Facts and Figures


Status:stored inoperableGauge:4'8.5"
Construction:steelRoof type:AREnded:SE
Length:49'5"Width:8'4"Weight:37500#
#Seats:51#Wheels/Conf.:8 (B-B)Total HP:220
Trucks:Clark B2Brakes:ElectricCompressor:n/a
Motors:WH 1432K (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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