Car 24 always had only one power truck. Later cars like 24 did have two 2-motor trucks for a short time, until the cars were converted to Multiple Unit control. As a rule, most rapid transit cars had only two motors, and usually both in one truck. Recap: Motor problems in 1958. Motors traded back to CTA for another set of motors that didn't fit in the truck.
We have reused 1024's original motor truck frame. The axles and motor shells came from the Museum of Transport in St. Louis. The motor "insides" were from IRM, and the motors were overhauled by a motor shop. Various General Electric 55 type motors were designed for different sized axles. That is why we used the St. Louis axles and motor cases which were originally together.
We still need to raise funds to finish the project. Help if you can. Thanks. Bill Wulfert
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The "Hicks Locomotive and Car Works" banner at the top is taken from original artwork of the company, which was in business from 1897 to 1911. The picture behind it shows the four restored CA&E wood cars at the Museum, starting with #309, which was built by the Hicks Locomotive and Car Works in 1907.
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Our Current Projects
CA&E 36, 308, 309, and 319
For 2024, the 309 and 319 should be available for revenue service. The 308 has a bad motor and the 36 has a broken leaf spring, but work to make them operational again is underway.
CA&E 451, 453, and 460
We are working on reupholstering the seats in these cars.
Shaker Heights 18
The 18 is operational; repairs and repainting are now underway.
3 comments:
That is one beautiful restoration
C Kronenwetter
24 looks incredible!
What is the back story on 24's power truck? Did it have only one, and is the new one a match for the original truck?
Car 24 always had only one power truck. Later cars like 24 did have two 2-motor trucks for a short time, until the cars were converted to Multiple Unit control. As a rule, most rapid transit cars had only two motors, and usually both in one truck. Recap: Motor problems in 1958. Motors traded back to CTA for another set of motors that didn't fit in the truck.
We have reused 1024's original motor truck frame. The axles and motor shells came from the Museum of Transport in St. Louis. The motor "insides" were from IRM, and the motors were overhauled by a motor shop. Various General Electric 55 type motors were designed for different sized axles. That is why we used the St. Louis axles and motor cases which were originally together.
We still need to raise funds to finish the project. Help if you can. Thanks.
Bill Wulfert
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