Chicago South Shore & South Bend 106




Facts and Figures


Current Number106
Railway RepresentedChicago South Shore & South Bend
BuilderPullman
Built In1926
Builder's order id4936
Currently in (State)Iowa
--(Locality)Boone
Totally out of svc date1984
(Initial retirement date)1983
Car Typeinterurban
-subtypecombine
-designation
Statusoperated occasionally
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length77'6"
Width10'1"
Height13'5"
Weight150940
#Seats
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP840
TrucksBaldwin 84-60AA
BrakesAMU (M23)
CompressorD3-F
ControlWH HBF (XM190)
MotorsWH 567C9 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC

Car 106 on display at B&SV in 2019
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5351923

Car 106 in operation at B&SV in 2018
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=4987502



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago South Shore & South Bend (Indiana, Michigan City)1061926 1984 NO NO
Boone & Scenic Valley (Iowa, Boone)1061984 present YES NO


Additional Media

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Walkaround tour of car 106 from 2017
YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVU91SRgAxM&t