Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 3254




Facts and Figures


Current Number3254
Railway RepresentedMassachusetts Bay Transit Authority
BuilderPullman-Standard
Built In1945
Builder's order idW6710C
Currently in (State)Massachusetts
--(Locality)Boston
Totally out of svc daten/a
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypePCC, prewar MU
-designation
Statusoperated often
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length46'0"
Width8'4"
Height11'1"
Weight39000
#Seats42
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP220
TrucksClark B2
BrakesAir-Electric
CompressorWABCO PC2
ControlWH XD423P
MotorsWH 1432J (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesRebuilt in 2003

Car 3254 in operation in Boston in 2021
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jarvie1949/51975980106/

Car 3254 in operation in Boston in 2021
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jarvie1949/51976053053/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Boston Elevated Railway (Massachusetts, Boston)32541945 1947 NO NO
Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)32541947 1964 NO NO
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)32541964 present YES NO


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Car 3254 in operation in Boston in 2021
YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDGpGSB01hI