Brooklyn and Queens Transit Peter Witt Car 8361

8361 is a double end electric trolley car with center doors, 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 and Queens from about 1923-24 until the end of streetcar operation. It is believed that this car operated on every line of the B&QT system 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 at Kingston awaiting restoration. Considering factors such as the car's rarity, double end operation and large capacity, this car is a highly desirable to restore. However, it has significant condition issues that will cause the restoration to be quite extensive, and therfore very expensive.

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