Milwaukee & Suburban Transit 972

Built in:1927 by St. Louis Car Company (ord#1466)
Out-of-service/Retired:1958
Type of car:streetcar (lightweight safety car)
Current Owner:Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois)

Ownership History:The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company #972 1927-1938 / The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Transport Company #972 1938-1953 / Milwaukee & Suburban Transit #972 1953-1958 / Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois) 1958-present


Facts and Figures


Status:undergoing restorationGauge:4'8.5"
Construction:steelRoof type:AREnded:DE
Length:45'0"Width:8'8"Weight:37020#
#Seats:55#Wheels/Conf.:8 (B-B)Total HP:140
Trucks:St Louis 64EIBBrakes:SMECompressor:DH-16
Motors:GE 265J (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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