Aurora Elgin & Fox River Electric 306

Built in:1923 by St. Louis Car Company (ord#1308)
Out-of-service/Retired:1954
Type of car:interurban (lightweight suburban)
Current Owner:Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois)

Ownership History:Aurora Elgin & Fox River Electric #306 1923-1936 / Cleveland Interurban Railroad #306 1936-1944 / Shaker Heights Rapid Transit #306 1944-1954 / 1st preserved by Trolleyville, U.S.A. 1954-1984 / Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois) 1984-present


Facts and Figures


Status:stored inoperableGauge:4'8.5"
Construction:steelRoof type:AREnded:DE
Length:45'8"Width:9'2"Weight:37250#
#Seats:48#Wheels/Conf.:8 (B-B)Total HP:140
Trucks:St Louis 64EIBBrakes:SME (M28)Compressor:DH-16
Motors:GE 265 (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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