Northern Texas Traction 557




Facts and Figures


Current Number557
Railway RepresentedNorthern Texas Traction
BuilderAmerican Car Company
Built In1920
Builder's order id1265
Currently in (State)Arizona
--(Locality)Tucson
Totally out of svc date1937
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeBirney safety car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length28'1"
Width7'8"
Height9'10"
Weight16600
#Seats28
#Wheels/Conf.4
Total HP
Trucks[Brill 79E1]
Brakes
Compressor
Control
Motors
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesBody only

Car 557 on display at OPT in 2022
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14581588@N05/52510090575/

Car 557 on display at OPT in 2022
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14581588@N05/52510155738/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Northern Texas Traction (Texas, Fort Worth)5571920 1938 NO NO
Old Pueblo Trolley (Arizona, Tucson)5571997 present YES NO


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