Steel Bodied Interurban Combine #172

172Interurban CombineBought: 192148'04" longNotes: Retired 1954, scrapped in 1970s.

Last Car from Frederick to Hagerstown
Last Car from Hagerstown to Williamsport
Last Car from Middletown to Frederick
Last Car from Thurmont to Frederick.

Official last Interurban in State of Maryland, possibly east of Mississippi. Survived into 1970s as part of a preservation attempt.  Ended service as farm structure, damaged in fire before scrapping.

After being brought over the mountain, Car 172 provides Middletown service. Notice the “Last Trolley” paint still visible , and the Station Wagon which replaced Middletown-Myersville service.After being brought over the mountain, Car 172 provides Middletown service. Notice the “Last Trolley” paint still visible , and the Station Wagon which replaced Middletown-Myersville service.
H&F #172 on 5th Street in Frederick.H&F #172 on 5th Street in Frederick.
#172 being used as a Stat Roads office in Frederick after retirement.#172 being used as a Stat Roads office in Frederick after retirement.
Car 172 loading passengers in Washington Street before returning to Williamsport.Car 172 loading passengers in Washington Street before returning to Williamsport.
172 and the Mail172 and the Mail
Car 172 after retirement, before scrapping.Car 172 after retirement, before scrapping.
Car 172 during Last Trolley to Williamsport CeremonyCar 172 during Last Trolley to Williamsport Ceremony
172 during Last Trolley to Williamsport ceremony.172 during Last Trolley to Williamsport ceremony.
Interior of #172 after retirement.Interior of #172 after retirement.
Car 172 in ThurmontCar 172 in Thurmont
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Steel Bodied Interurban Combine #168 (2)

168Interurban CombineBought: 191748'04" longNotes: Retired 1947, preserved in Hagerstown.

Participated in Last Trolley in Washington County trip alongside 169 and 172. Moved to Dam 5 for use as a cabin, donated to Hagerstown Model Club and moved to fairground. Later donated to Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum where it is currently displayed.

168 in 2017 with banners commemorating 70 years since its final run.168 in 2017 with banners commemorating 70 years since its final run.
Interior of 168 looking from baggage end. Original interior paneling was removed decades ago.Interior of 168 looking from baggage end. Original interior paneling was removed decades ago.
Interior of 168 looking from baggage end. Original interior paneling was removed decades ago.Interior of 168 looking from baggage end. Original interior paneling was removed decades ago.
Interior of 168 with sliding doors closed. Original interior paneling was removed decades ago. but the original varnish is visible on some of the woodwork here.Interior of 168 with sliding doors closed. Original interior paneling was removed decades ago. but the original varnish is visible on some of the woodwork here.
H&F 168 outside the Hagerstown Roundhouse MuseumH&F 168 outside the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
H&F 168 after additional structure was removed, before returning to Hagerstown from Dam 5.H&F 168 after additional structure was removed, before returning to Hagerstown from Dam 5.
Original paint showing above one operator platform.Original paint showing above one operator platform.
partially rebuilt steps on 168 using original frame componants.partially rebuilt steps on 168 using original frame componants.
168 serving as a summer home near Dam 5.168 serving as a summer home near Dam 5.
Rubber roof serves as an alternative to the original Canvas roof on 168. In service the roof was red.Rubber roof serves as an alternative to the original Canvas roof on 168. In service the roof was red.
168 seen freshly painted in 2010168 seen freshly painted in 2010
H&F 168 at the Hagerstown Roundhouse MuseumH&F 168 at the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Detail of Car 168 vestibuleDetail of Car 168 vestibule
Interior of Car #168 after being cleaned by members of the H&FRHSInterior of Car #168 after being cleaned by members of the H&FRHS
Interior of Car #168 after being cleaned by members of the H&FRHSInterior of Car #168 after being cleaned by members of the H&FRHS
H&FRHS exhibit inside Car #168 during Hagerstown Railroad Heritage Days 2017H&FRHS exhibit inside Car #168 during Hagerstown Railroad Heritage Days 2017
Baggage door and surviving collapsable bench on #168Baggage door and surviving collapsable bench on #168
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