Erie-Lackawanna 3548




Facts and Figures


Current Number3548
Railway RepresentedErie-Lackawanna
BuilderPullman
Built In1930
Builder's order id6336
Currently in (State)Delaware
--(Locality)Wilmington
Totally out of svc date1985
(Initial retirement date)1984
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypecommuter coach
-designation
Statustowed 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
Control[GE PC]
Motors[GE 750A (4)]
Voltage (if not 600DC)3000vDC
NotesLettered "Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines 6795"; rebuilt as food service car in 2006

Car 3548 in train service on the W&W in 2013
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Car 3548 in train service on the W&W in 2019
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Delaware Lackawanna & Western 25481930 1961 NO NO
Erie-Lackawanna 35481961 1976 NO NO
Conrail 35481976 1983 NO NO
New Jersey Transit (New Jersey, Newark)35481983 1985 NO NO
Private owner 35481985 1991 YES NO
Wilmington & Western Railroad (Delaware, Wilmington)67951991 present YES NO