| Comments: These were open cars rebuilt to closed
in 1918. Several were equipped with additional motors and magnetic brakes
in 1912 for use on the Heights (hence the nickname). No.'s 274-79
were a closely related series of trailers used on the St. Johns Line.
The photo at top of No. 260, taken between 1913-18 at Savier Carbarn, shows
the original open design. The picture, at bottom, of No. 267
was probably snapped at Center Street Shops at the time of rebuilding into
closed.
Retirement: All in 1936 except for No.'s 272-73 (1938)
and 271 (1940). But many were apparently stripped of motors and trucks
before that time.
Technical Notes: The series originally had air brakes,
C&S trucks and GE-K6A controllers.
All seem to have been upgraded to four motors and magnetic brakes in
1912, except No.'s 271-73.
Cars were enclosed as follows: 1918: No.'s 260-63, No.
268-69, No. 271 & 273; 1919: No.'s 264-67, No. 270 & 272.
Sisters (trailers) 274-79 were enclosed earlier (1910-11).
As of 1924 No.'s 260-70 had 2 PR-4A brake controllers, except for No.
263, which had 2 F-3A brake controllers.
No. 271 was briefly saved for use as a "trestle car" (work car) on the
Vancouver Line in 1939, but retired in 1940. |
