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SEPTA PCC III
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The PCC III is a series of upgraded PCC streetcars used by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for its Route 15 (Girard Avenue Trolley).
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Constructed ...
SEPTA PCC III | |
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![]() SEPTA PCC II car 2334 before PCC III rebuild on Route 15. | |
Manufacturer | Original PCCs: St. Louis Car Company PCC IIs: rebuilt by Brookville Equipment Company PCC IIIs: rebuilt by SEPTA Woodland Avenue shop |
Constructed | 1947 (as PCC streetcars) |
Refurbished | 2002–2004 (to PCC IIs) 2020–2024 (to PCC IIIs) |
Fleet numbers | 2320–2337 |
Capacity | 46 (103 including standees, 40 with two wheelchairs) |
Operators | SEPTA |
Depots | Callowhill |
Lines served | Route 15 |
Specifications | |
Car length | 46.5 feet (14.2 m) |
Width | 8 feet (2.44 m) |
Height | 11 feet (3.35 m) |
Doors | 2 |
Maximum speed | 40 mph (64 km/h) |
Weight | 37,400 lb (16,964 kg) empty 53,000 lb (24,040 kg) full |
Traction system | 4 × 48 hp or 36 kW continuous, 4 × 55 hp or 41 kW one hour (rating) |
Power output | 50 kW (67 hp) |
Acceleration | max. 4.3 mph/s (1.9 m/s/s) |
Deceleration | 3.6 mph/s (1.6 m/s/s) (service) 9.0 mph/s (4.0 m/s/s) (max.) |
Electric system(s) | Overhead line, 600 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Trolley pole |
Braking system(s) | Combined regenerative and rheostatic |
Track gauge | 5 ft 2+1⁄2 in (1,588 mm) Pennsylvania trolley gauge |
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