Chicago Aurora & Elgin 319

Built in:1914 by Jewett Car Company
Out-of-service/Retired:1962 (1957)
Type of car:interurban (standard coach)
Current Owner:Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois)

Ownership History:Aurora Elgin & Chicago #319 1914-1922 / Chicago Aurora & Elgin #319 1922-1962 / 1st preserved by Trolleyville, U.S.A. 1962-2006 / later preserved by Lake Shore Electric Railway 2006-2009 / Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois) 2009-present


Facts and Figures


Status:operated oftenGauge: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:560
Trucks:Baldwin 84-35AABrakes:AMM (M23)Compressor:D3-F
Motors:GE 254A (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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