SEPTA 2723

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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

Not on Public Display

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