One of the earliest side businesses interurbans went into was selling electricity to customers along their lines. As this business grew, subsidiaries were formed to handle this new revenue source. The Northern Ohio Traction & Light formed the Ohio Edison Company. As electric railways waned, the child companies grew to overshadow the parents. In 1932 the parent expired. Ohio Edison continues today as part of an even larger electric company. This car had received special deck hardware to hold sub-station transformers and other related equipment. These modifications are no longer on the car. Since arriving at the Museum, the car has restored back to an earlier configuration as a utility flatcar. A fresh coat of paint completed the transformation and given a fresh coat of paint and lettering by Museum volunteers.


Builder | Ralston Car Company |
Type | Freight Car |
Description | Steel Flat Car |
Year Built | 1923 |
Retired | 1999 |
Acquired | 1999 |
Seats | n/a |
Length | 37′ 3″ |
Width | 10′ 2″ |
Height | 3′ 10″ |
Weight | 55,700 |
Trucks | ASF |
Motors | n/a |
Control | n/a |
Brakes | AB |
Compressor | n/a |