Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority 0575




Facts and Figures


Current Number0575
Railway RepresentedMassachusetts Bay Transit Authority
BuilderBoston Elevated Railway
Built In1924
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Maine
--(Locality)Kennebunkport
Totally out of svc date2009
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typecrane
-subtypebox motor/crane car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionwood
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length47'3"
Width8'7"
Height10'9"
Weight
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP160
TrucksTaylor TR
Brakes
Compressor
Control
MotorsWH 514E (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesFor sale

Car 0575 in storage at Seashore in 2016
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2017/01/photo-gallery.html

Car 0575 in storage at Seashore in 2023
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2023/11/seashore-deaccessing-rapid-transit-cars.html



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Boston Elevated Railway (Massachusetts, Boston)05751924 1947 NO NO
Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)05751947 1964 NO NO
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)05751964 2009 NO NO
Seashore Trolley Museum (Maine, Kennebunkport)05752009 present YES NO


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