Philadelphia Transportation Company 5205

Built in:1923 by J.G. Brill Company (ord#21709)
Out-of-service/Retired:1957
Type of car:streetcar (lightweight car)
Current Owner:Electric City Trolley Museum(Scranton, Pennsylvania)


Ownership History:Philadelphia Rapid Transit #5287 1923-1926 / Philadelphia Rapid Transit #5205 1926-1940 / Philadelphia Transportation Company #5205 1940-1957 / 1st preserved by Trolley Valhalla 1957-1975 / later preserved by Buckingham Valley Trolley Association 1975-1999 / Electric City Trolley Museum(Scranton, Pennsylvania) 1999-present



Facts and Figures


Status:undergoing restorationGauge:4'8.5"
Construction:steelRoof type:AREnded:DE
Length:45'6"WidthWeight
#Seats:48#Wheels/Conf.:8 (1A-A1)Total HP
Trucks:Brill 39E2Brakes:SME (MD35)Compressor
MotorsVoltage (if not 600DC)


Notes

Originally 5'2.5" gauge
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