Orange Snowplow
Builder
St. Louis Car Co.
Description
Snow plow, Boston 'Type 3'
Secondary Use
Railway maintenance
Type
Snow Removal Cars
Year
1908
Retired from Service
1995
Acquired by the Museum
1995
Fund
573

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 5106

From Boston, Massachusetts

Technical Information

  • Control: MK(C-97C)
  • Brakes: SM
  • Compressor: CP-28

Trucks

  • Number: 2
  • Manufacturer: Standard
  • Model: C-50

Motor

  • Number: 4
  • Manufacturer: GE
  • Model: 203

Weight and Dimensions

  • Length: 46’ 6.00"
  • Width: 8’ 2.00"
  • Height: 11’ 10.00"
  • Weight: 64200 lbs.

Additional Images

Orange Snowplow historic photo
Fred Maloney Collection on 10/23/1917 at Cypress St. Carhouse in Boston
Orange Snowplow historic photo
Jim Shantz in 1976 of sister car 5098 on Commonwealth Ave at Blanford St. in Boston
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