Chicago Aurora & Elgin 460

Built in:1945 by St. Louis Car Company (ord#1717)
Out-of-service/Retired:1962 (1957)
Type of car:interurban (curveside coach)
Current Owner:Illinois Railway Museum(Union, Illinois)

Ownership History:Chicago Aurora & Elgin #460 1945-1962 / 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:AREnded:DE
Length:55'4"Width:9'0"Weight:86600#
#Seats:52#Wheels/Conf.:8 (B-B)Total HP: 
Trucks:GSCBrakes:AMU (M23)Compressor:DH-25
Motors:GE 739A (4)Voltage (if not 600DC): 

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