Roger DuPuis II, Author at Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys

A banner day for C-145 restoration

Posted onJuly 11, 2020July 11, 2020AuthorRoger DuPuis II

On March 2, 2019, Baltimore Streetcar Museum and Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys members started working on Matthew E. Nawn’s Eagle Scout project to renovate 1923 Philadelphia Rapid Transit sweeper car C-145.

On July 11, 2020, we installed the last piece of the tongue and groove on the sides of the car, a major milestone in the effort. Members of the group are seen here celebrating the occasion.

The project is not yet finished, however. If anyone would like to make a donation, please click on the donation button here on our website.

Thanks to everyone who has donated and participated in this worthwhile effort!

Catching up with … PRT 8042

Posted onJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020AuthorRoger DuPuis II

Check out this video by Operator Logan on the restoration status of PRT/PTC Peter Witt car 8042 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, including commentary from FPT Director Harry Donahue and more.

Progress continues on Philadelphia sweper C-145

Posted onJune 3, 2020June 3, 2020AuthorRoger DuPuis II

FPT’s Matt Nawn talks about the C-145 project.

While many of us have been cooped up at home, or on essential jobs, unable to enjoy our favorite hobbies, Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys members have been able to continue work on one of the projects funded through the generous donations from our supporters.

As you can see in the attached video from Operator Logan, efforts to refurbish Philadelphia sweeper C-145 at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum have been ongoing. And, we promise, the work and video have been undertaken with social distancing precautions.

To watch the video, click here or on the attached photo.

Vintage views of two PCC cars restored with FPT’s help

Posted onMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020AuthorRoger DuPuis II

Here are Philadelphia PCC Cars #2743 and #2168 when they were looking worn out.

Today, thanks to the generosity of our supporters and friends, The Friends of Philadelphia Trolleys has been able to contribute more than $90,000 total to ensure these cars have been preserved in excellent running condition for future generations.

Thanks to Ed Springer for the photos.