Quote from: Orsonroy on August 08, 2007, 12:33:05 PMQuote from: paulsafety on August 07, 2007, 04:28:00 PM
While I can't comment on whether there will be multiple numbers for each paint scheme, I took a look at several web sites to research whether there is evidence that the cars ran in pairs.
http://www.btco.net/Vehicles/Witt/ provides a wealth of detail on Baltimore Peter Witt cars and their route assignments, and has some clear photos of the cars that do not show any couplers on the front end (exception being the two 1924 cars which had a different body and door configuration).
In addition to the Peter Witt at Baltimore Streetcar Musuem, another survivor (6144) is at Seashore Trolley Museum:
http://www.trolleymuseum.org/collection/national/6144.html
Hope this helps a little.
Paul F.
Not only pairs, but triples. I just talked to my dad (a huge traction fan and longtime CERA member) and he distinctly remembers the CSL Witts in doubles and triples, especially during the evening rush in downtown Chicago. All of the cars were equipped with MU capabilities and two poles, so the cars could run in either direction with a single carman (the cars on the ends were facing different directions).
I'll be getting at least two of these cars. Onc in CSL for my dad to play with when he's visiting, and one to kitbash into an ITC 100-series car (until I can find a 280-series Suydam car!)
Orsonroy,
I'm sorry that I wasn't clear -- I meant to say that I was referring specifically to the Baltimore peter witt cars in response to FallsvalleyRR's questions. I appreciate your comments about Chicago's operations -- I don't know much about CSL.
Thanks for sharing your insights!
Paul F.