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Brooklyn and Queens Transit Peter Witt Car 8361

Car #8361
Peter Witt trolley 8454 is similar to 8361
Note PCC 1000 is behind the Peter Witt.
(Photo credit: Bill Myers)
8361 is a double end electric trolley car, built in 1925 by J. G. Brill. It was the first car acquired by The Trolley Museum of New York in 1955.

Car 8361 is a typical Peter Witt car, named after the designer of its patented "pay as you pass" arrangement. The conductor was seated in the center of the car, just in front of the center exit doors.

8361 is one of 535 cars that operated in Brooklyn from about 1923-24 until the end of streetcar operation. It is believed that this car operated on every line of the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation at one time or another. 8361, along with its sister 8111 which is located at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, are the only two cars remaining from the series. 8361 is in storage awaiting restoration.

Dimensions: 44'-0" x 8'-4" x 10'-0".


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