Astoria Riverfront Trolley 300




Facts and Figures


Current Number300
Railway RepresentedAstoria Riverfront Trolley
BuilderAmerican Car Company
Built In1913
Builder's order id994
Currently in (State)Oregon
--(Locality)Astoria
Totally out of svc date1933
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeclosed
-designation
Statusoperated often
More info
Gauge4'0"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length43'0"
Width
Height12'0"
Weight
#Seats40
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP
TrucksBrill 27G1
Brakes
Compressor
Control
Motors
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesOriginally 4'0" gauge; owned by Witte Museum

Car 300 in operation in Astoria, Oregon, in 2022
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14581588@N05/52621559653/

Car 300 in operation in Astoria, Oregon, in 2015
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/spetersongallery/20672522168/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
San Antonio Traction (Texas, San Antonio)3001913 1917 NO NO
San Antonio Public Service (Texas, San Antonio)3001917 1933 NO NO
San Antonio Museum Association (Texas, San Antonio)3001933 1994 YES NO
Witte Museum (Texas, San Antonio)3001994 1999 YES NO
Astoria Riverfront Trolley (Oregon, Astoria)3001999 present YES YES


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Car 300 in operation in Astoria, Oregon, in 2021
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video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVlXSmYMJk