Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 228




Facts and Figures


Current Number228
Railway RepresentedChicago North Shore & Milwaukee
BuilderCincinnati Car Company
Built In1922
Builder's order id2605
Currently in (State)Wisconsin
--(Locality)East Troy
Totally out of svc date1963
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typebox motor
-subtypecenter door
-designation
Statusoperated occasionally
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionwood
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length50'0"
Width9'0"
Height12'4"
Weight78000
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP280
TrucksBaldwin 78-35AA
BrakesAMU (M23)
CompressorWABCO DH25
ControlWH HLF-28A3
MotorsWH 557R5 (2)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesLater used as sleet cutter

Car 228 in the shop at ETER in 2022
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Car 228 in the shop at ETER in 2022
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee (Illinois, Highwood)2281922 1963 NO NO
Indiana Railway Museum (Indiana, French Lick)1963 1971 YES NO
The Wisconsin Electric Railway Historical Society (Wisconsin, East Troy)1971 1989 YES NO
East Troy Electric Railroad (Wisconsin, East Troy)2281989 present YES NO


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