Delaware River Joint Commission 1008




Facts and Figures


Current Number1008
Railway RepresentedDelaware River Joint Commission
BuilderJ.G. Brill Company
Built In1936
Builder's order id23258
Currently in (State)Pennsylvania
--(Locality)Philadelphia
Totally out of svc daten/a
(Initial retirement date)1986
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypebridge/subway car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length67'6"
Width10'0"
Height12'4"
Weight114600
#Seats67
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP420
TrucksCommonwealth
BrakesAMUE (ME30)
CompressorD3-F
ControlWH ABF (XM115A)
MotorsWH 555A1 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesLater Delaware River Port Authority work motor #401; owned by Trolley Museum of New York

Car 1008 in storage in Lindenwold, New Jersey, circa 2021
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Car 1008 in storage in Lindenwold, New Jersey, circa 2021
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Delaware River Joint Commission (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)10081936 1968 NO NO
Delaware River Port Authority (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)10081952 1968 NO NO
Delaware River Port Authority (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)4011968 1986 NO NO
Delaware River Port Authority (Pennsylvania, Philadelphia)10081968 present YES NO


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