• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • HOME
  • BLOG
  • LINKS
  • CONTACT
  • TFare
  • Vol
  • Ops

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

More than just a ride...it's an Experience

  • Visit
    • Visitor’s Guide
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Museum Site Maps
    • Photography Policy
    • Free Calendar
  • Events & Programs
    • Special Events
    • Operator for an Hour
  • Collection
  • Education
    • Learn
      • Trolley Era Resources
      • Activity Guides
      • Trolley Wire
      • Voices of the Museum
    • Field Trips
    • Summer Camps
    • Courthouse Tours
    • Scouts
    • Trolleyology Zoom Series
  • Groups
    • Group Tours
    • Birthday Parties
    • Facilities Rental
    • Photo Opportunities
  • Shop
  • Join
    • Volunteer
    • Membership
    • Become a Streetcar Operator
    • Newsletter
  • Donate
    • Support
    • Planned Giving
    • Capital Campaign
  • About
    • Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Museum Mission
    • History
      • Early Days & Formative Years
      • The 1960’s
      • The 1970’s
      • The 1980’s
      • The 1990’s
      • The 2000’s
      • The 2010’s

Pittsburgh Railways Co. 3487

In service on Emsworth route, circa 1909. (Miller Library, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum)
In service on Emsworth route, circa 1909. (Miller Library, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum)
Trolley patronage grew dramatically after 1900, necessitating larger streetcars than the first four-wheelers. Car 3487 is an early example of a heavy eight-wheel model. Underneath the steel sheeting is an almost all-wood design. The car’s powerful motors allowed trailers to be towed for even more capacity. This is the type of car that opened service on the Charleroi interurban route in 1902.
Car 3487 was converted for work car duty in 1934 (it was based at the Charleroi Car House) and thus survived into the 1950s, when it was acquired by the Museum. It is the last of its type.

view next roster entry
return to Roster of Collection page

Car 3487 as seen on display at the Trolley Display Building after application of “Safety Always” decals. (Bruce Wells photo)
Car Number 3487 Car Builder St. Louis Car Company
Year Built 1905 Type DTDE City – High Floor
Length 44’0″ Width 8’0″
Height 11’2″ Weight 59,000 lbs. (29.5 tons)
Seats 42 Motors WH93A
Year Acquired 1956 Status Trolley Display Building exhibit

Copyright © 2022