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Central California Traction 010

CCT 010 with a tarp over it for protection from the elements. CCT 010 with a tarp over it for protection from the elements.

Description

Central California Traction Company 010 is a wooden interurbanCentral California Traction Company 010 is a wooden interurban express trailer with rounded ends.

History

Car 010 is one of a group of seven express trailers built for theCar 010 is one of a group of seven express trailers built for theTraction Company between 1910-1911 by the W. L. HolmanCar Company, San Francisco. They featured centered sliding doors and two windows on each side and train doors in the ends. At some point in its history, the Traction Company converted car 010 to a boxcar by covering the windows, closing one end door, and adding running boards with a tall handbrake staff. It was then used as storage shed in Sacramento until acquired by the Museum in 2000.

Dates

1911: built

1933: CCT passenger service discontinued

1933?: converted to a boxcar

1944: retired

1944 sold and used as storage shed in Sacramento, California

2000: acquired by Bay Area Electric Railroad Association

  • Owners: Central California Traction 010
  • Technical Data: Type, Express car. Builder and date, Holman Car Company, April 1911.
  • Trucks: arch bar
  • Air Brake Equipment: System: possibly HC812
  • Dimensions: Length: 30'' 5" Width: unknown. Height: unknown Weight: unknown
  • Propulsion Equipment: Non-control trailer
  • Misc Data: Couplers: Janney MCB
  • Current Condition: Stored under cover, unrestored.
  • Proposed Future Treatment: Long term plans call for restoration to its passenger era configuration for use as an express trailer on WRM's demonstration railway.
  • Date Last Modified: Thursday, 14 July 2005

Hours

Year Round
Saturdays & Sundays
10:30 am – 5:00 pm


Summer Hours (May 27 - September 1)
Thursdays (Interurban Train Rides)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fridays (Guided Walking Tours Only)
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours may vary at any time due to weather and/or the availability of our volunteers.


Closed Holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day

Museum Location

5848 State Highway 12
Suisun City, CA 94585

(707) 374-2978

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