United Railways 60




Facts and Figures


Current Number60
Railway RepresentedUnited Railways
Builderunknown
Built In1895
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Missouri
--(Locality)Kirkwood
Totally out of svc date1966
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typesprinkler
-subtypeweed killer
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'10"
Constructionwood
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length20'0"
Width6'8"
Height
Weight
#Seatsn/a
#Wheels/Conf.4
Total HP50
TrucksSt Louis 26
BrakesStraight Air
CompressorGE CP27 (2)
ControlK-11
MotorsGE 54 (2)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesOriginally St. Louis & Suburban streetcar, then St. Louis & Suburban water car #1010

Car 60 in storage at NMOT in 2003
New Dave's Rail Pix
photo: http://newdavesrailpix.com/hicks/htm/usr_h_museum_museumoftransportation_slps60_20031128_fh_hicks189.htm
 



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
St. Louis & Suburban (Missouri, St. Louis)?1895 1900? NO NO
St. Louis & Suburban (Missouri, St. Louis)10101900? 1907 NO NO
United Railways (Missouri, St. Louis)601907 1927 NO NO
St. Louis Public Service (Missouri, St. Louis)601927 1963 NO NO
Bi-State Development Agency (Missouri, St. Louis)601963 1966 NO NO
National Museum of Transportation (Missouri, Kirkwood)601966 present YES NO