Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority 2785




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Current Number2785
Railway RepresentedSoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
BuilderSt. Louis Car Company
Built In1947
Builder's order id1649
Currently in (State)California
--(Locality)San Diego
Totally out of svc date2010
(Initial retirement date)1992
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypePCC, postwar
-designationClass A-44
Statusstored inoperable
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length46'8"
Width8'5"
Height11'6"
Weight38060
#Seats49
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP220
TrucksClark B2
BrakesElectric
Compressorn/a
ControlGE 17KM12N2
MotorsGE 1220A1 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesOriginally 5'2.5" gauge; to be renumbered 533

Car 2785 in storage in San Diego in 2016
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Car 2785 in storage in Philadelphia in 2009
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/130074073@N06/16065018815



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Philadelphia Transportation Company (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)27851947 1968 NO NO
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)27851968 2010 NO NO
San Diego Vintage Trolley (California, San Diego)27852010 present YES NO


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