History
The WB&A used the #1 for express service in conjunctionThe WB&A used the #1 for express service in conjunction with the Southeastern Express Company, whose swastika logo is still just barely visible on the sides of the car, under theCCT's yellow paint (Southeastern Express is still in business as the Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc.). When the WB&A discontinued most of its passenger service, it sold #1 to theBoston Iron and Metal Company of Baltimore, Maryland. TheCCT then bought #1 from Boston Iron and Metal and used it for about 12 years. Upon discontinuance of electric operation in Sacramento, it sold the car to the M.C. Davidson scrapyard in Stockton, California. In 1967, Levin Metals purchasedDavidson's operations, after which Levin donated #7 to theBay Area Electric Railroad Association.
Dates
1929-1936: Washington Baltimore & Annapolis, #1
1936: WB&A discontinued most of its passenger service and1936: WB&A discontinued most of its passenger service and sold #1 to Boston Iron and Metal.
1936: CCT purchased #1, renumbered it to #7, installed a1936: CCT purchased #1, renumbered it to #7, installed a pantograph and four 3rd rail shoes, modified the air brake system, and installed exterior lighting.
1946: CCT discontinued use of 3rd rail, retains #7 for use in1946: CCT discontinued use of 3rd rail, retains #7 for use inSacramento switching service.
1948: switching dieselized; car #7 sold to M.C. Davidson for1948: switching dieselized; car #7 sold to M.C. Davidson for scrap.
1967: Levin Metals bought Davidson's yard; donates #7 to the1967: Levin Metals bought Davidson's yard; donates #7 to theBay Area Electric Railroad Association.
1968: #7 arrived Rio Vista Junction.
1990-96: rehabilitated by WRM shop forces to its 19471990-96: rehabilitated by WRM shop forces to its 1947appearance.