Chicago Aurora & Elgin 317

Built in:1913 by Jewett Car Company
Out-of-service/Retired:1962 (1957)
Type of car:interurban (standard coach)
Current Owner:Fox River Trolley Museum(South Elgin, Illinois)

Ownership History:Aurora Elgin & Chicago #317 1913-1922 / Chicago Aurora & Elgin #317 1922-1962 / 1st preserved by Railway Equipment Leasing & Investment Corporation 1962-1984 / Fox River Trolley Museum(South Elgin, Illinois) 1984-present


Facts and Figures


Status:stored inoperableGauge:4'8.5"
Construction:woodRoof type:RREnded:DE
Length:54'0"Width:8'7"Weight:100000#
#Seats:52#Wheels/Conf.:8 (B-B)Total HP:500
Trucks:Baldwin 84-35AABrakes:AMM (M23)Compressor:CP-30A
Motors:GE 66B (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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