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| Author: | Frank Hicks [ Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Preserved Electric Cars roster updated |
For those interested in traction preservation documentation, the Preserved North American Electric Railway Cars (PNAERC) online roster has been updated: http://www.bera.org/pnaerc.html Along with a great deal of added data and corrected photo links, a new feature is a list of "mystery cars" about which we are seeking current information. This list is on the PNAERC home page and is sorted by state/province. If you have information on the disposition or current whereabouts of any of the cars listed, please send me an e-mail. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Jim Vaitkunas [ Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Preserved Electric Cars roster updated |
Frank: I have found the Preserved North American Electric Cars online roster to be a very valuable research source for electric railway museum practitioners such as me. Just two examples come to mind: * How many single truck Birney bodies, either with or without running gear, still exist? I recall it's over 50! But only about 5 are in operating condition or operate on a regular basis. * How many wood/steel composite construction single truck streetcars are preserved? Answer-about five with none of them in operating condition. Our Winona No. 10 will be the only example of this type of streetcar operating once it's restoration is complete in a few years. You and Jeff Hackner of the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven, Connecticut are to be commended for taking on this daunting task. I encourage all railway museums to check out their listing and send in corrections, additions, etc., so the database can be as accurate as humaly possible. Thanks! |
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