Delaware Lackawanna & Western 2454




Facts and Figures


Current Number2454
Railway RepresentedDelaware Lackawanna & Western
BuilderBarney & Smith
Built In1912
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)New Jersey
--(Locality)Whippany
Totally out of svc date
(Initial retirement date)1984
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypetrailer club car
-designation
Statustowed inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel/wood
Roof typeRR
EndedDE
Length74'5"
Width10'1"
Height14'7"
Weight118600
#Seats45
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP0
Trucks
BrakesATUE
Compressor
Control
Motors
Voltage (if not 600DC)3000vDC

Car 2454 at WRM in 2021
Liberty Historic Railway
photo: https://www.lhry.org/fundedprojects

Car 2454 on display at WRM
Whippany Railway Museum
photo: https://whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/equipment/lackawanna-subscription-club-car-2454/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Delaware Lackawanna & Western 4841912 1930 NO NO
Delaware Lackawanna & Western 24541930 1961 NO NO
Erie-Lackawanna 34541961 1976 NO NO
Conrail 34541976 1983 NO NO
New Jersey Transit (New Jersey, Newark)34541983 1984? NO NO
United Railroad Historical Society (New Jersey, Boonton)24541984? 2014 YES NO
Whippany Railway Museum (New Jersey, Whippany)24542014 present YES NO


Additional Media

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Car 2454 in use at WRM in 2021
YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R63o1XKL088