Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority PCC trolley car, in good overall condition, needs restoration, broad gauge. Seller believes the control systems are intact but the car will need to be inspected by Buyer. PLEASE NOTE: This car has received some light vandalism to the glass and paint. See photo in photo gallery
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Manufacturer
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St. Louis Car Company
Pullman-Standard
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Constructed
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1936–1952
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Number built
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5,000+
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Capacity
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52–61 Seats
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Specifications
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Car length
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46–50.5 ft (14.02–15.39 m)
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Width
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100–108 in (2.54–2.74 m)
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Maximum speed
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50 mph (80 km/h)[citation needed]
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Weight
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35,000–42,000 lb (15,900–19,100 kg)
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Traction motors
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4 x 55 hp (41 kW) motors, 43:6 (~7.17) gear ratio
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Acceleration
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Variable, Automatic 1.5–4.75 mph/s (2.41–7.64 km/(h⋅s))
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Deceleration
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Service: Variable to 4.75 mph/s (7.64 km/(h⋅s)),
Emergency: 9.0 mph/s (14.5 km/(h⋅s)) maximum
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Electric system(s)
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600 V or 750 V DC Overhead lines
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Current collection method
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Pantograph or Trolley pole
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Braking system(s)
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Dynamic Service Braking; Friction; for Final Stop, Park; Magnetic
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Track gauge
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5 ft 2 1⁄2 in (1,588 mm) and other wide gauges
1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge and other narrow gauges
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