SEPTA 2723
The Philadelphia Transportation Company (PTC) had a large fleet of PCC streamliners, of which 2723 represents one of the post WWII models. Originally built for service on the busy 23-Germantown Avenue line, the car came equipped for 2-man operation. While two man crews were the norm during the heyday of the trolley (1900-1930), it was almost unheard of in 1947, but traffic on the route more than covered the extra operating cost.
Car Number
2723
Year Built
1947
Length
46'8"
Height
10'3"
Seats
45
Year Acquired
1995
Car Builder
St. Louis Car Company
Type
STREET & INTERURBAN RAILWAY PASSENGER CARS
Width
8'5"
Weight
37,990 lbs. (19 tons)
Motors
WH 1423K
Location
Stored Inoperable