by Montclaire
I found this trolley car for sale locally, I was thinking about turning it into a NJ style hot dog stand. You can view the pictures through the link below. It has acted as a sort of lake cabin for decades after going out of service. There is no running gear, only the frame and body. I have been told by the owner that it is a brill semi-convertible car, but I have not seen any others like it. Maybe an early version of a Birney Safety? It was originally run in Reading, PA. One of the pictures in the link is actually of the same car in operation. The back end is flat but I do not think this was originally a one-sided car, as there is a bell in both ends.
My questions would be: What can you tell me about the style of car this is? Can anyone post pictures of different cars of this model? Does anyone here operate a trolley car as a diner/stand or have any information on doing so? How much would it cost (roughly) to repair the modified end so that it matches the good one? Are there any grants available for this sort of thing, to private individuals? What would you estimate the value of this car body to be?
Thanks
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/jj83 ... s/trolley/
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My questions would be: What can you tell me about the style of car this is? Can anyone post pictures of different cars of this model? Does anyone here operate a trolley car as a diner/stand or have any information on doing so? How much would it cost (roughly) to repair the modified end so that it matches the good one? Are there any grants available for this sort of thing, to private individuals? What would you estimate the value of this car body to be?
Thanks
http://s270.photobucket.com/albums/jj83 ... s/trolley/
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