Johnstown Traction 311




Facts and Figures


Current Number311
Railway RepresentedJohnstown Traction
BuilderWason Manufacturing Company
Built In1922
Builder's order id134
Currently in (State)Pennsylvania
--(Locality)Rockhill Furnace
Totally out of svc date1960
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeBirney safety car
-designation
Statusoperated often
More infohttp://rockhilltrolley.org/roster/311
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length40'3"
Width
Height
Weight28660
#Seats46
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP160
TrucksBrill 77E1
BrakesSME (M28)
Compressor
ControlK-35HH
MotorsWH 514A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Car 311 in operation at RTM in 2019
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/19908866@N03/48686102532/

Car 311 in operation at RTM in 2023
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/skabat169/53196761299/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Bangor Railway & Electric (Maine, Bangor)181922 1941 NO NO
Johnstown Traction (Pennsylvania, Johnstown)3111941 1960 NO NO
Rockhill Trolley Museum (Pennsylvania, Rockhill Furnace)3111960 present YES NO


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Car 311 in operation at RTM in 2015
YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVdVwNQ1AkM