Canadian National 6730




Facts and Figures


Current Number6730
Railway RepresentedCanadian National
BuilderCanadian Car & Foundry
Built In1952
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)South Carolina
--(Locality)Winnsboro
Totally out of svc date1996
(Initial retirement date)1995
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypesuburban MU motor
-designationClass EP-59a
Statustowed inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length72'0"
Width
Height14'7"
Weight157000
#Seats88
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP1050
TrucksCC&F
Brakes
Compressor
Control
MotorsGE 754 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)2400vDC

Car 6730 at SCRRM in 2011
Railroad Picture Archives
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Car 6730 at SCRRM in 2011
Railroad Picture Archives
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Canadian National M11952 1969 NO NO
Canadian National 67301969 1996 NO NO
South Carolina Railroad Museum (South Carolina, Winnsboro)67301996 present YES NO