Chicago South Shore & South Bend 1




Facts and Figures


Current Number1
Railway RepresentedChicago South Shore & South Bend
BuilderPullman
Built In1926
Builder's order id4937
Currently in (State)Michigan
--(Locality)Clinton
Totally out of svc date1984
(Initial retirement date)1983
Car Typeinterurban
-subtypecoach
-designation
Statustowed inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length60'0"
Width10'1"
Height13'5"
Weight133400
#Seats56
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP840
TrucksBaldwin 84-60AA
BrakesAMU (M23)
CompressorWABCO D3F
ControlWH HBF (XM160)
MotorsWH 567C11 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC

Car 1 on display at SMRR in 2023
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photo: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMichiganRailroad/posts/pfbid02DEwxjFqx4D8aCLkzB2k6XSmG6BpnPAr47TGcF51kafiqnUQtYb3t4Xx4VQ8SnKjhl

Car 1 at SMRR in 2016
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photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/23711298@N07/30531705686



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago South Shore & South Bend (Indiana, Michigan City)11926 1983 NO NO
National Park Service (District of Columbia, Washington)11984 2010 YES NO
Southern Michigan Railroad (Michigan, Clinton)12010 present YES NO


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Car 1 at SMRR being switched in 2021
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video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1n9ob8dN3o