Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 0986




Facts and Figures


Current Number0986
Railway RepresentedMassachusetts Bay Transit Authority
BuilderWason Manufacturing Company
Built In1928
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Maine
--(Locality)Kennebunkport
Totally out of svc date1996
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypeelevated car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeDR
EndedDE
Length46'7"
Width8'8"
Height12'7"
Weight73358
#Seats44
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP350
TrucksStandard C60
BrakesAMLE
CompressorCP-28
ControlGE PC-10 (C26C)
MotorsWH 301 (2)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesNot accessioned

Car 0986 or 0996, identity uncertain, in storage at Seashore in 2007
City Rails Photo Archive
photo: http://photos.cityrails.net/s/?p=94058

Car 0986 or 0996 (right), identity uncertain, in storage at Seashore in 2007
City Rails Photo Archive
photo: http://photos.cityrails.net/s/?p=94059



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Boston Elevated Railway (Massachusetts, Boston)09861928 1947 NO NO
Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)09861947 1964 NO NO
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)09861964 1996 NO NO
Seashore Trolley Museum (Maine, Kennebunkport)09861996 present YES NO


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