Chicago Rapid Transit 1808




Facts and Figures


Current Number1808
Railway RepresentedChicago Rapid Transit
BuilderAmerican Car & Foundry
Built In1907
Builder's order id5098
Currently in (State)Illinois
--(Locality)Union
Totally out of svc date1959
(Initial retirement date)1958
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypeelevated car
-designation
Statusundergoing restoration
More infohttp://www.irm.org/player/crt1808
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionwood
Roof typeRR
EndedDE
Length48'0"
Width8'8"
Height12'8"
Weight67900
#Seats48
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP330
TrucksOsmer MCB/Baldwin MCB
BrakesAMU (M23)
CompressorWABCO D3EG
ControlWH AL (36C)
MotorsWH 302B2 (2)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesOriginally trailer #299, motorized in 1913

Car 1808 during switching at IRM in 2020
Illinois Railway Museum
photo: https://www.irm.org/gallery/CRT1808/aaf

Car 1808 under restoration at IRM in 2023
Hicks Car Works
photo: https://hickscarworks.blogspot.com/2023/07/fresh-paint-up-top.html



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Northwestern Elevated (Illinois, Chicago)2991907 1913 NO NO
Chicago Elevated Railway (Illinois, Chicago)18081913 1924 NO NO
Chicago Rapid Transit (Illinois, Chicago)18081924 1947 NO NO
Chicago Transit Authority (Illinois, Chicago)18081947 1959 NO NO
Chicago Hardware Foundry (Illinois, North Chicago)18081959 1964 YES NO
Illinois Railway Museum (Illinois, Union)18081964 present YES NO