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Gomaco Trolley Company constructed the first open, double-truck trolley cars built in the United States in over 60 years, which are now operating in Lowell, Massachusetts, at the Lowell Historical National Park, and in Denver, Colorado. These cars are authentic reproductions of the 1597-1600 series cars manufactured by J.G. Brill Company. Historical accuracy and attention to detail were key factors in production of the car.
15-Bench Open Trolley Specifications:
CAR BUILDER: Gomaco Trolley Company, Ida Grove, Iowa 51445
FUNDING AGENCY: Lowell Historic Preservation Commission, US Department of the Interior.
SOURCE OF RUNNING EQUIPMENT: Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.
RUNNING EQUIPMENT: MV 101 motors from Australia, 40 hp., 600 volts, air brakes, General Electric K 35 controller and CP 27 compressor.
HEIGHT: 11 feet 10 inches.
LENGTH: 43 feet 6 inches.
WIDTH: 10 feet 1 inch.
WEIGHT: 34,000 pounds.
BALANCED SPEED: 30 mph.
BENCHES: 15.
SEATING CAPACITY: 90.
UNDERFRAME: New steel construction developed by Gomaco Trolley Company.
FITTINGS: New brass castings by Gomaco Trolley Company.
WOODS:
Double grab bars and foot rests - ash.
Seat backs - ash and cherry in variegated pattern.
Seat bottoms - ash.
Seat end posts - ash.
Inside ceiling - birch veneer.
Floor - plywood subfloor with grooved maple boards on wearing surfaces, Douglas fir under seats.
CLERESTORY GLASS: Clear red at ends, white glue glass on sides.
RUNNING BOARDS: Double, lower one folds.
WHISTLES: Ohio Brass three-tone air chime with WABCO valves.
LIGHTS: 11 interior, 2 headlights reproduced by Gomaco Trolley Company.
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