Oldest preserved horse car in the nation and more - IRM Union IL
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kJfishman
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The 1859 North Chicago Street Railroad Car is the horse oldest horse drawn car in the nation according to the information sign. It is also the oldest rolling stock at the IRM and oldest surviving Chicago Transit Authority stock.
Waymark Code: WMQFWY
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 02/23/2016
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Oldest preserved horse car in the nation and more - IRM Union IL
The 1859 North Chicago Street Railroad Car is the horse oldest horse drawn car in the nation according to the information sign. It is also the oldest rolling stock at the IRM and oldest surviving Chicago Transit Authority stock.
Builder: John Stephenson Car Company
Year Built: 1859
Seats: 18
Length: 12ft
Width: 7ft 5in
Height: 9ft 6in
Weight: 4000 lbs
Brakes: Hand
Trucks: Pedestal
Description: Single End / Single Truck / Bombay Roof Horse Car
Type of documentation of superlative status: signage
Location of coordinates: Illinois Ralroad Museum
Web Site: Not listed
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