Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 3127




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Current Number3127
Railway RepresentedMassachusetts Bay Transit Authority
BuilderPullman-Standard
Built In1945
Builder's order idW6697
Currently in (State)Maine
--(Locality)Kennebunkport
Totally out of svc date1982
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypePCC, prewar MU
-designation
Statusdisplayed inoperable
More infohttp://trolleymuseum.org/collection/vehicle/03127SMA.php
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length46'0"
Width8'4"
Height11'1"
Weight36720
#Seats52
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP220
TrucksClark B2
BrakesAir-Electric
CompressorPC-2
ControlGE 17KM12F1
MotorsGE 1198F3 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Car 3127 on display at Seashore in 2017
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/146757535@N05/36990209271/

Car 3127 on display at Seashore in 2008
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ck4049/4364540999



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Boston Elevated Railway (Massachusetts, Boston)31271945 1947 NO NO
Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)31271947 1964 NO NO
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)31271964 1982 NO NO
Seashore Trolley Museum (Maine, Kennebunkport)31271982 present YES NO


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