Seattle Municipal Street Railway 144




Facts and Figures


Current Number144
Railway RepresentedSeattle Municipal Street Railway
BuilderAmerican Car Company
Built In1918
Builder's order id1110
Currently in (State)California
--(Locality)Hollywood
Totally out of svc date1940
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeBirney safety car
-designation
Statussituation unknown
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length27'10"
Width7'8"
Height9'10"
Weight15400
#Seats
#Wheels/Conf.4
Total HP
Trucks[Brill 78M1B]
Brakes
Compressor
Control
Motors
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesBody only; lettered "Pacific Electric"

Car 144 stored derelict in Hollywood, California, in 2011
The Dirt Floor
photo: http://www.thedirtfloor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hidden-graffiti-train-at-the-old-spaghetti-factory-6.jpg
 



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Puget Sound Traction Light & Power (Washington, Seattle)1441918 1919 NO NO
Seattle Municipal Street Railway (Washington, Seattle)1441919 1940 NO NO
Old Spaghetti Factory - Hollywood (California, Hollywood)1441970? 2007 YES NO
Private owner - Hollywood (California, Hollywood)1442007 present YES NO


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