Steel Bodied Interurban Combine #168 (2)

Type: Interurban CombineCapacity: 48 Passengers + CargoPurchased in:
Built by:J.G. Brill Co. in 1917 for for Hagerstown & Frederick Railway

Dimensions

Length (bumper): 48'04"(Platform): 3'04"(Post):37'09"
Width: 8'10"Height from Rail to platform:3'04",to roof: 13'00"Steps: 2

Trucks

2 trucksModel: Baldwinpurchased H&F in 1917Wheel base: 6'01"
Wheel Diameter: 34"Axle Diameter: 4.5"Car Weight: 51000 lbs.

Propulsion

This car had 4 motors.Motor model: Westinghouse 101B2Gear ratio: 18:66Motor HP: 40 each

Control

Controller Model: K35G2Compressor: D2EGSX2Air Gove.: S6A
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Other notes: 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