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.

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Car Number | 2723 | Car Builder | St. Louis Car Company |
Year Built | 1947 | Type | Single-end PCC |
Length | 46’8″ | Width | 8’5″ |
Height | 10’3″ | Weight | 37,990 lbs. (19 tons) |
Seats | 45 | Motors | WH 1432K |
Year Acquired | 1995 | Status | Stored inoperable |