Omaha Lincoln & Beatrice 4




Facts and Figures


Current Number4
Railway RepresentedOmaha Lincoln & Beatrice
BuilderJ.G. Brill Company
Built In1920
Builder's order id21021
Currently in (State)Nebraska
--(Locality)Lincoln
Totally out of svc date1939
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeBirney safety car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length30'1"
Width7'8"
Height9'10"
Weight17350
#Seats33
#Wheels/Conf.4
Total HP50
Trucks[Brill 79E1]
Brakes
Compressor[DH-16]
Control[K-63]
Motors[WH 508A (2)]
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesBody on rubber tires; lettered "Pacific Electric 331"

Car 4 on display in Lincoln, Nebraska
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-lincoln-birney.html

Car 4 on display in Lincoln, Nebraska
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-lincoln-birney.html



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
United Railways & Electric (Maryland, Baltimore)40241920 1926 NO NO
Omaha Lincoln & Beatrice 41926 1939 NO NO
Union College (Nebraska, Lincoln)41991 present YES NO


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