Philadelphia Rapid Transit 5326




Facts and Figures


Current Number5326
Railway RepresentedPhiladelphia Rapid Transit
BuilderJ.G. Brill Company
Built In1923
Builder's order id21709
Currently in (State)Pennsylvania
--(Locality)Washington
Totally out of svc date1958
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typestreetcar
-subtypelightweight car
-designation
Statusoperated often
More infohttp://www.pa-trolley.org/Roster/PRT5326.htm
Gauge5'2.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length45'6"
Width
Height
Weight37720
#Seats48
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP
TrucksBrill 39E2
BrakesSME (M35MD)
CompressorCP-27
ControlK-68A
MotorsGE 275 (2)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Car 5326 in operation at PTM
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
photo: https://pa-trolley.org/collection/philadelphia-rapid-transit-5326/

Car 5326 in operation at PTM in 2014
Flickr
photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fan-t/24569491685/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Philadelphia Rapid Transit (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)53261923 1940 NO NO
Philadelphia Transportation Company (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)53261940 1958 NO NO
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (Pennsylvania, Washington)53261958 present YES NO


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