Edmonton Streetcar Fleet

Edmonton 65

1913

Edmonton 65 was built in 1913, as part of an order of thirty-five streetcars of the same design obtained from the Preston Car and Coach Company. The cars were known as "Big Prestons" and most of them, including Edmtonton 65, ran until the end of streetcar service in 1951. Its sister car, No. 52, was the last Edmonton streetcar in passenger service. The ERRS is in the early stages of restoring car 65, and also has sister cars Edmonton 53 and 73.

General Information

Capacity

Top Speed

30 mph (48.5 kph)

Weight (lbs)

46,000

Dimensions

Length

45'5"

Width

8'11.5"

Height

12'0"

Mechanical Equipment

Trucks

2 x Standard 0-50

Compressor

WH D-1-EG

Electrical Equipment

Controller(s)

2 x K-6

Motors

4 x WH 101-B2

Horsepower

40 (29.8 kW)

Gear Ratio

16/69

Assignment Location

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Edmonton Radial Railway Society
P.O. Box 76057 Southgate P.O.
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5Y7

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The Edmonton Radial Railway Society operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.