Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 3069




Facts and Figures


Current Number3069
Railway RepresentedMassachusetts Bay Transit Authority
BuilderPullman-Standard
Built In1944
Builder's order idW6697
Currently in (State)Maine
--(Locality)Kennebunkport
Totally out of svc date1985
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypePCC, prewar MU
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length46'0"
Width8'4"
Height11'1"
Weight36720
#Seats42
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP220
TrucksClark B2
BrakesAir-Electric
CompressorQuincy
ControlWH XD423L
MotorsWH 1432D (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesFor sale

Car 3069 on display at Seashore in 2002
ABPR Photo Archive
photo: http://abpr.railfan.net/abprphoto.cgi?september02/09-22-02/DSCN1122-MBTA3069STM7-6-02.jpg

Car 3069 on display at Seashore circa 2001
Hope Tunnel
photo: http://www.hopetunnel.org/subway/sea/010901/89-pcc3069.jpg



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Boston Elevated Railway (Massachusetts, Boston)30691944 1947 NO NO
Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)30691947 1964 NO NO
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)30691964 1985 NO NO
Seashore Trolley Museum (Maine, Kennebunkport)30691985 present YES NO


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