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St Louis Public Service PCC Car #1711 was built in St. Louis by the St. Louis Car Company. It was delivered to St Louis Public Service Company (PSC) in September 1946. It remained in operation in St Louis until 1957 when it was leased to the Municipal Railway (MUNI) of San Francisco. In 1963, the car was formally purchased by MUNI.
Outside TCI Building
Built 1946 by St. Louis Car Company, Order #1655
46" long by 9' wide, 11'2" height, now 4'8.5" guage was 4'10" gauge when built/delivered
Weights 36,4200 lbs, seats 55
GE 17KM12N1 controller with four GE 1220A1 motors, 220 HP total
Clark B2 trucks
All electric brakes, three types, electro-magnetic track, friction drum and dynamic
Originally St. Louis Public Service #1711 (1946-1957) then San Francisco Municipal Railway #1140 (1957-1994), Private owner #1140 (1994-2003), San Francisco Municipal Railway #1140 (20032020)
Arrived on Feb 1, 2020, aquired for the museum by the Trolly Volunteers from MUNI
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