Chicago Aurora & Elgin 409

Built in:1923 by Pullman (ord#4674)
Out-of-service/Retired:1962 (1957)
Type of car:interurban (standard coach)
Current Owner:Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois)

Ownership History:Chicago Aurora & Elgin #409 1923-1962 / 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 occasionallyGauge:4'8.5"
Construction:steelRoof type:RREnded:DE
Length:56'1"Width:8'8"Weight:103300#
#Seats:56#Wheels/Conf.:8 (B-B)Total HP:560
Trucks:CommonwealthBrakes:AMU (M23)Compressor:D3-F
Motors:GE 254 (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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