Mississippi Valley Public Service 56




Facts and Figures


Current Number56
Railway RepresentedMississippi Valley Public Service
BuilderSt. Louis Car Company
Built In1916
Builder's order id1090
Currently in (State)Wisconsin
--(Locality)East Troy
Totally out of svc date1945
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypeclosed
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length42'0"
Width8'9"
Height11'4"
Weight38900
#Seats46
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP
Trucks[St Louis 106]
Brakes
Compressor
Control[K-51A]
Motors[WH 307CV (2)]
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesBody only, on trucks

Car 56 upon arrival at ETER in 2022
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2022/04/la-crosse-city-car-saved.html

Car 56 before being transported to ETER in 2022
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photo: https://www.facebook.com/EastTroyRR/photos/pb.100063516972265.-2207520000/10158940495753251/?type=3



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Wisconsin Railway Light & Power 561916 1926 NO NO
Mississippi Valley Public Service 561926 1945 NO NO
Private owner 561970 1985 YES NO
East Troy Electric Railroad (Wisconsin, East Troy)561985 1989 YES NO
Private owner 561989 2022 YES NO
East Troy Electric Railroad (Wisconsin, East Troy)562022 present YES NO


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