Chicago Aurora & Elgin 316




Facts and Figures


Current Number316
Railway RepresentedChicago Aurora & Elgin
BuilderJewett Car Company
Built In1913
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Illinois
--(Locality)South Elgin
Totally out of svc date1962
(Initial retirement date)1957
Car Typeinterurban
-subtypecoach
-designation
Statusoperated occasionally
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionwood
Roof typeRR
EndedDE
Length54'0"
Width8'7"
Height13'0"
Weight100000
#Seats52
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP500
TrucksBaldwin 84-35AA
BrakesAMM (M23)
CompressorGE CP30
ControlGE M (C21E)
MotorsGE 66B (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)

Car 316 during switching at FRTM in 2022
Fox River Trolley Museum
photo: https://www.foxtrolley.org/in-the-news/13035983

Car 316 in the shop at FRTM in 2022
Fox River Trolley Museum
photo: https://www.foxtrolley.org/in-the-news/12843699



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Aurora Elgin & Chicago (Illinois, Wheaton)3161913 1922 NO NO
Chicago Aurora & Elgin (Illinois, Wheaton)3161922 1962 NO NO
Railway Equipment Leasing & Investment Corporation (Illinois, South Elgin)3161962 1984 YES NO
Fox River Trolley Museum (Illinois, South Elgin)3161984 present YES NO