Chicago South Shore & South Bend 17




Facts and Figures


Current Number17
Railway RepresentedChicago South Shore & South Bend
BuilderPullman
Built In1927
Builder's order id6073
Currently in (State)Indiana
--(Locality)Chesterton
Totally out of svc date1984
(Initial retirement date)1983
Car Typeinterurban
-subtypecoach
-designation
Statusdisplayed inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length78'6"
Width10'1"
Height13'5"
Weight147000
#Seats80
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP840
TrucksBaldwin 84-60AA
BrakesAMU [(M23)]
Compressor[WABCO D3F]
ControlWH HBF (XM160)
Motors[WH 567 (4)]
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC

Car 17 in Chesterton, Indiana, in 2018
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5012094
 



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago South Shore & South Bend (Indiana, Michigan City)171927 1984 NO NO
Private owner - Chesterton (Indiana, Chesterton)171984 present YES NO