Steel Bodied Interurban Combine #172

Type: Interurban CombineCapacity: 48 Passengers + BaggagePurchased in:
Built by:J.G. Brill Co. in 1921 for Hagerstown & Frederick Railway

Dimensions

Length (bumper): 48'04"(Platform): 4'03"(Post):37'09"
Width: 8'10"Height from Rail to platform:3'00",to roof: 13'00"Steps: 2

Trucks

2 trucksModel: Baldwinpurchased H&F in 1921Wheel base: 6'01"
Wheel Diameter: 34"Axle Diameter: 4.5"Car Weight: 51500 lbs.

Propulsion

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

Control

Controller Model: K35GR2Compressor: D2EGSX2Air Gove.: S6A
Also owned by:
Other notes: 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