The last rebuild of this series of cars occurred in the 1960's.
This rebuild moved the route and destination information into new roll sign boxes
which were built on the ends of the car.
Previously,
the destination and route signs were on top of the car.
This change was made so the cars would clear the subway tunnels.
However,
the insurance company refused to insure these still largely
wooden cars for operation in the subway.
Therefore,
the cars were relegated to surface-only operation until they were retired in the mid to late 1970's.
Thanks to Claude Sabot and Leon Dochy
for updating this bit of Brussels trolley history.
The car is currently having some minor cosmetic work done on it. At the point the trolley line is electrified in Kingston, it is expected that 1504 will be one of the first electric cars operating.
Car 1504 was donated to the museum by Mr. Joseph Supor in 1984.
Dimensions: 32'-1" x 7'-0" x 11'-0", Seating Capacity: 16
(Photo credit: Evan Jennings, Oct. 1998)
(Photo credit: Evan Jennings, Oct. 1998)
