Erie-Lackawanna 3557




Facts and Figures


Current Number3557
Railway RepresentedErie-Lackawanna
BuilderPullman
Built In1930
Builder's order id6336
Currently in (State)New Jersey
--(Locality)Bridgeport
Totally out of svc date?
(Initial retirement date)1984
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypecommuter coach
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeRR
EndedSE
Length70'4"
Width
Height15'3"
Weight148200
#Seats84
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP1020
TrucksCommonwealth
BrakesUC12
Compressor
ControlGE PC
MotorsGE 750A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)3000vDC

Car 3557 being moved to Bridgeport, New Jersey, in 2021
River Rail Photo
photo: https://www.riverrailphoto.com/passengertrains/hEAEA0CA8#heaea0ca8

Car 3557 in storage in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, in 2010
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2253926



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Delaware Lackawanna & Western 25571930 1961 NO NO
Erie-Lackawanna 35571961 1976 NO NO
Conrail 35571976 1983 NO NO
New Jersey Transit (New Jersey, Newark)35571983 1986? NO NO
Private owner 35571986 2021 YES NO
SMS Rail Lines (New Jersey, Bridgeport)35572021 present YES NO


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