Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority 3608




Facts and Figures


Current Number3608
Railway RepresentedBoston Metropolitan Transit Authority
BuilderDifferential Car Company
Built In1926
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Maine
--(Locality)Kennebunkport
Totally out of svc date1954
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typedump car
-subtypeside dump motor
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length41'2"
Width8'4"
Height11'0"
Weight50000
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP240
TrucksTaylor HLB
BrakesStraight Air
Compressor
ControlWH HL (15B)
MotorsWH 306 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesFor sale

Car 3608 in storage at Seashore circa 2023
Preserved Traction Blog
photo: https://pnaerc.blogspot.com/2023/03/another-round-of-seashore-deaccessions.html

Car 3608 in storage at Seashore in 2007
City Rails Photo Archive
photo: http://photos.cityrails.net/s/?p=93939



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Boston Elevated Railway (Massachusetts, Boston)36081926 1947 NO NO
Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (Massachusetts, Boston)36081947 1954 NO NO
Seashore Trolley Museum (Maine, Kennebunkport)36081954 present YES NO


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