Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Co. #76

Car #76 (J.G. Brill Co., 1926) is a "Center Door" car originally built for the PSTC’s predecessor company, the Philadelphia and West Chester Traction Co. It was the highest-numbered car of a 32-car fleet of such cars bought in three orders, starting in 1919. These crowd-swallowing trolleys roamed the "Red Arrow Lines" system from 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby to suburban terminals in West Chester, Ardmore, Media and Sharon Hill. As more modern cars arrived over the years, the remaining large, heavy Center Door cars were relegated to rush-hour "tripper" service, school trips, and winter operation to keep the lines clear of snow. Car #76 was retired in 1976, but runs today at the Electric City Trolley Museum.

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