Chicago South Shore & South Bend 31




Facts and Figures


Current Number31
Railway RepresentedChicago South Shore & South Bend
BuilderStandard Steel
Built In1929
Builder's order idP3340
Currently in (State)Indiana
--(Locality)North Judson
Totally out of svc date1981
(Initial retirement date)1974
Car Typeinterurban
-subtypecoach
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length62'8"
Width10'1"
Height13'5"
Weight129600
#Seats48
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP840
TrucksBaldwin 84-60AA
BrakesAMU (M23)
CompressorWABCO D3F
ControlWH HBF (XM160)
MotorsWH 567C11 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC
NotesOwned by South Shore Line Museum Project

Car 31 in storage at HVRRM in 2023
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=6097966

Car 31 in storage at HVRRM in 2022
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5862004



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago South Shore & South Bend (Indiana, Michigan City)311929 1981 NO NO
Overhead & Third Rail Museum Group (Indiana, Michigan City)311981 1987 YES NO
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (Indiana, North Judson)311987 present YES NO