Chicago South Shore & South Bend 15




Facts and Figures


Current Number15
Railway RepresentedChicago South Shore & South Bend
BuilderPullman
Built In1926
Builder's order id4937
Currently in (State)Indiana
--(Locality)Elkhart
Totally out of svc date1984
(Initial retirement date)1983
Car Typeinterurban
-subtypecoach
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length77'6"
Width10'1"
Height13'5"
Weight147000
#Seats80
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP840
TrucksBaldwin 84-60AA
BrakesAMU (M23)
CompressorWABCO D3F
ControlWH HBF (XM160)
MotorsWH 567C9 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC
NotesOwned by National Park Service

Car 15 stored derelict in Elkhart in 2022
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5797084

Car 15 stored derelict in Elkhart in 2021
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5633334



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago South Shore & South Bend (Indiana, Michigan City)151926 1984 NO NO
National Park Service (District of Columbia, Washington)151984 2002 YES NO
National New York Central Museum (Indiana, Elkhart)152002 present YES NO