Pacific Electric 1592




Facts and Figures


Current Number1592
Railway RepresentedPacific Electric
BuilderBaldwin/Westinghouse
Built In1927
Builder's order id60046
Currently in (State)Argentina
--(Locality)Buenos Aires
Totally out of svc date?
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typelocomotive
-subtypeB-W steeplecab
-designation
Statusdisplayed inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length
Width
Height
Weight
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP440
TrucksMCB
Brakes
Compressor
ControlGE PC-12D1
MotorsGE 240A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Locomotive 1592 on display at Ferroclub in 2023
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2023/11/pacific-electric-in-argentina.html

Locomotive 1592 on display at Ferroclub in 2023
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2023/11/pacific-electric-in-argentina.html



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Red River Lumber (California, Westwood)2041927 1944 NO NO
Central California Traction (California, Stockton)241944 1947 NO NO
Pacific Electric (California, Los Angeles)15921947 1951 NO NO
Ferrocarril General Urquiza (Argentina, Buenos Aires)15921951 1960? NO NO
Ferrocarril General Urquiza (Argentina, Buenos Aires)9521960? 1970? NO NO
Ferroclub Argentino (Argentina, Buenos Aires)9521970? present YES NO


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