Yakima Valley Traction 21




Facts and Figures


Current Number21
Railway RepresentedYakima Valley Traction
BuilderAmerican Car Company
Built In1930
Builder's order id1456
Currently in (State)Washington
--(Locality)Yakima
Totally out of svc date1959
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeMaster Unit lightweight
-designation
Statusstored operable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length40'10"
Width8'6"
Height10'5"
Weight36000
#Seats40
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP140
TrucksBrill 177E1X
Brakes
CompressorCP-28
ControlK-75
MotorsWH 510E (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesOwned by City of Yakima

Car 21 in storage in Yakima in 2014
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Car 21 in operation in Yakima in 2023
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Yakima Valley Traction (Washington, Yakima)211930 1948 NO NO
Portland Traction (Oregon, Portland)40091948 1959 NO NO
Puget Sound Railway Historical Association (Washington, Snoqualmie)1959 1989 YES NO
Yakima Electric Railway Museum (Washington, Yakima)211989 present YES NO


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Car 21 in operation in Yakima in 2023
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