Ex-SEPTA (Norristown) rapid transit car 476. Originally part of a married-pair set, 476 was built by St Louis in 1951 as Chicago Transit Authority 6069 (paired with 6070).

Traction Around North America in the Early-2000s

Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad
Middletown PA

Ex-SEPTA (Norristown) rapid transit car 476. Originally part of a married-pair set, 476 was built by St Louis in 1951 as Chicago Transit Authority 6069 (paired with 6070). The pair operated on the CTA until sold to SEPTA in 1987 for use on the Norristown Line. Modifications for service in Philadelphia included new third-rail pickups and door step extensions. 476 is shown at the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad in Middletown PA on August 11 2002

Frank Hicks photo

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