Chicago Surface Lines 225




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Current Number225
Railway RepresentedChicago Surface Lines
BuilderPullman
Built In1908
Builder's order id3621
Currently in (State)Maine
--(Locality)Kennebunkport
Totally out of svc date1957
(Initial retirement date)1956
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeclosed
-designation
Statusdisplayed inoperable
More infohttp://www.trolleymuseum.org/collection/vehicle/00225SIL.php
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionwood
Roof typeDR
EndedDE
Length49'2"
Width8'9"
Height11'8"
Weight53000
#Seats40
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP200
TrucksBaldwin 150
BrakesStraight Air
CompressorA4C
ControlK-35G
MotorsGE 216A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Car 225 in operation at Seashore in 2012
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/129679309@N05/40641863934/

Car 225 in storage at Seashore in 2017
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146757535@N05/36096312245/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago Railways (Illinois, Chicago)2251908 1914 NO NO
Chicago Surface Lines (Illinois, Chicago)2251914 1947 NO NO
Chicago Transit Authority (Illinois, Chicago)2251947 1957 NO NO
Seashore Trolley Museum (Maine, Kennebunkport)2251957 present YES NO


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