Connecticut Company 3001




Facts and Figures


Current Number3001
Railway RepresentedConnecticut Company
BuilderWason Manufacturing Company
Built In1922
Builder's order id136
Currently in (State)Connecticut
--(Locality)East Windsor
Totally out of svc date1948
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeBirney safety car
-designation
Statusundergoing restoration
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length40'3"
Width
Height
Weight27700
#Seats32
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP96
TrucksBrill 77E1
BrakesSME (M28)
CompressorWABCO DH16
ControlK-6P
MotorsWH 506A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Car 3001 undergoing restoration at CTM in 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum Shop Blog
photo: https://cttrolleyshop.blogspot.com/2019/06/3001-transferred-to-shop-trucks.html

Car 3001 in the shop at CTM in 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum Shop Blog
photo: https://cttrolleyshop.blogspot.com/2019/06/3001-transferred-to-shop-trucks.html

Car History by Frank Hicks


Connecticut Company 3001
This double-truck Birney lightweight car was part of an order for three cars, numbered 3000-3002, built by Wason for the Connco's 11-mile long Torrington Division line from Torrington to West Winsted, Connecticut. All three cars ran on this division until it was abandoned in 1929, at which time they were transferred to New Haven for city service. At this time they were also equipped with lefthand doors. While in New Haven they were used mostly in tripper service and on lightly patronized lines. They lasted until the end of ConnCo New Haven service in 1948, at which time 3001 was acquired by CTM and moved to East Windsor (car 3000 of the same series was also preserved by the Branford Electric Railway Association). Car 3001 operated regularly at CTM for many years, but recently has been in the shop undergoing structural rebuilding work. It is one of three Wason double-truck Birneys preserved.


Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Connecticut Company (Connecticut, New Haven)30011922 1948 NO NO
Connecticut Trolley Museum (Connecticut, East Windsor)30011948 present YES NO