Various manufacturers built these 12 cars in 1902 for the city of Cleveland, OH. They were purchased in 1916 by the HSR, and were sent to the Preston Car & Coach company to be rebuilt. HSR #479 and #481 were destroyed in a severe fire at the Preston plant on Jan. 7, 1917, before ever entering service. The remaining 10 cars were retired and scrapped in 1934
| Length | 47 ft, 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 8 ft, 5 in |
| Height | 11 ft, 9 in |
| Trucks | CC&F |
| Motors | WH 49 |
| Weight | 51 500 lbs |
| Seating | 42 |
Some of the dates for these photos are unknown, and the locations are often just a guess. If you know either date or location, email me!
HSR #471 at the Sanford yard, between 1917 and 1919. (From the Richard Vincent collection, used with permission)
HSR #475, date and place unknown (Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Public Library, Local History & Archives, used with permission)
