Equipment Information

Wisconsin Electric Power M26 is an interurban flat car used for general freight and utility duties. It was originally constructed as an interurban coach, but in 1926 it was rebuilt as an electric freight motor. In 1941, it was cut down to just a flatcar. Car M26 is currently being used to support the body of Gary Railways 19.

Builder: St. Louis Car Company
Year Built: 1903
Length: 45ft 1in
Width: 8ft 6in
Height: 4ft 8in
Weight: 43520 lbs
Trucks: MCB
Description: Double Truck / Flat Car
Arrived: 1988
Condition: Complete / unrestored / not operational

Wisconsin Electric Power M26 Ownership History

1903-1926 – The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company #1018
1926-1938 – The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company #M26
1938-1963 – The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Transport Company #M26
1963-c1972? – Wisconsin Electric Power #M26
c1972?-1988 – The Wisconsin Electric Railway Historical Society, East Troy, WI
1988-present – Illinois Railway Museum, Union, IL

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