Bobby Ogage posted:Is there any hope that the Queensborough Bridge Car 601, the last trolley car to run in New York City, can be restored to operating condition?
601 was scrapped a number of years ago, with parts being split between the ECTMA and Branford. A hill side at TMNY supposedly let go and crushed one side of what remained of 601 and that was the final nail in the coffin.
On a bright note, many parts of 601 have been used for the resurrection of sister electromobile Scranton Transit #505, including window tee post sections and roof carlines. Other items were too far deteriorated to be reused but have been helpful as patterns for replacement parts.
For two cars that were preserved in operational condition after service, it's pretty sad that both were allowed to deteriorate so severely. If it were not for the availability of builder's drawings we would be losing both to history.
Car #505 should be back on the rails sometime in 2019, and Queensboro Bridge fans should know that a little bit of 601 will be along for the ride, too. Please check out the ECTMA website and 'like' our facebook page for progress updates. Donations appreciated.
https://www.facebook.com/ScrantonTrolley505/
https://www.gofundme.com/new-d...scranton-trolley-505
