Toronto Transit Commission 4600-4618

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Toronto Transit Commission 4600-4618 were 1951 CC&F PCC A-15 class streetcars that were rebuilt in-house by the TTC between 1987 and 1992 from the A-8 class cars, 4500-4549.

In 1984, facing an increase in ridership and the opening of the new 604 Harbourfront line, the TTC decided to embark on a study of rebuilding their newest delivered PCCs; rebuilding them into "as-new" condition. In february 1985, the TTC submitted inquiries to Urban Transportation Development Corporation (UTDC), Ontario Bus Industries (OBI), and Garrett Railroad Car and Equipment. OBI's price would be the lowest. In August, the TTC voted to see the feasibility of having a PCC car rebuilt by an outside party. Bids were solicited from OBI and UTDC, with UTDV coming in as the lowest.

In February 1986, approval was given for UTDC to rebuild a 4512 at a cost of $431,317. Harvey Shop was tasked with rebuilding 4505 for under $500,000. The cars would incorporate more modern features which included a CLRV-like interior and exterior livery. the cars also received remanufactured parts, floor heating, and improved operator's area. It was later decided that the PCCs retain their original wine red and cream livery, and future rebuilds were outshopped in this scheme. 4512 and 4505 (now 4600 and 4601) were repainted in 1992.

Two A-8 units, 4500 and 4549 were rebuilt as close to their as-delivered condition with the exception of minor details. The cars also kept their original numbers, although were assigned A-15 numbers 4604 and 4605 respectively. The cars were given back their two tone blue interior paneling and seats were reupholstered in deep red vinyl. They were used on the Tour Tram service, replacing Peter Witt cars 2424 and 2766. The two PCCs are still on the TTC's roster today, providing special charters during the summer season.

The TTC Commission ended the A-15 rebuilding program ended on August 21, 1991, after a motion was passed requiring all new vehicles to be wheelchair accessible. The last car 4618 was outshopped March 31, 1992.

Regular scheduled PCC service officially ended December 8, 1995, with 4611 on a 506 short-turn to Queen and Roncesvalles. All operable cars were shifted to be stored at Wychwood Yard by the end of January 1996. Besides 4500 and 4549 which remain on TTC property, all other A-15 class cars have been preserved at various rail museums across North America.[1]

Units Built Motor Seating Destination sign
4600-4618 1951 Westinghouse 1432 46 Otaco Innovator 850 Rollsign

Details

Fleet number
(origninal number)
Thumbnail Date (rebuilt) Serial Division Notes
4600 (4505) File:Toronto Transit Commission 4600-a.JPG 1951 (1986) RETIRED

Donated to Halton County Radial Railway, Ontario

4601 (4512) 1951 (1987) RETIRED

Donated to Michigan Transit Museum, Michigan

4602 (4537) 1951 (1989) RETIRED

Donated to Trolleyville, Ohio

4603 (4548) 1951 (1989) RETIRED

Donated to National Capital Trolley Museum, Maryland

4500 File:Toronto Transit Commission 4500.JPG 1951 (1989)
  • Assigned fleet number 4604
  • Currently used for charter service and summer trips on 509
4549 1951 (1989)
  • Assigned fleet number 4605
  • Currently used for charter service and summer trips on 509
4606 (4528) Toronto Transit Commission 4606-a.jpg 1951 (1989) RETIRED

Donated to Kenosha Transit

4607 (4536) 1951 (1990) RETIRED

Donated to Phoenix Transit System, Arizona

4608 (4524) 1951 (1990) RETIRED

Donated to Old Pueblo Trolley, Arizona

4609 (4526) 1951 (1990) RETIRED

Donated to Kenosha Transit

4610 (4541) 1951 (1990) RETIRED

Donated to Kenosha Transit

4611 (4540) 1951 (1990) RETIRED

Donated to Halton County Radial Railway, Ontario

4612 (4543) 1951 (1990) RETIRED

Donated to Edmonton Radial Railway Society, Alberta

4613 (4503) 1951 (1991) RETIRED

Donated to McKinney Avenue Transit Authority

4614 (4509) 1951 (1991) RETIRED

Donated to McKinney Avenue Transit Authority

4615 (4518) 1951 (1991) RETIRED

Donated to Kenosha Transit

4616 (4515) 1951 (1991) RETIRED

Donated to Kenosha Transit

4617 (4539) 1951 (1992) RETIRED

Donated to East Troy Electric Railway Museum, Wisconsin

4618 (4501) Halton County Radial Railway 4618-a.jpg 1951 (1992) RETIRED

Donated to Halton County Radial Railway

References

  • TTC PCC pamphlet (August 1991)
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Active Fleet
Buses
Low Floor Diesel 3100-3369, 7900-7979, 8000-8099, 8100-8219, 8300-8334, 8335-8396, 8400-8504, 8510-8617, 8620-8716, 8720-8964, 9200-9239
Low Floor Hybrid 1000-1149, 1200-1423, 1500-1689, 3400-3654, 7000-7133, 7200-7333
Low Floor Electric 3700-3724, 3725-3749, 3750-3759
Articulated Diesel 9000-9026, 9027-9152
Articulated Hybrid 9400-9467
High Floor Diesel 2252
Wheel-Trans W500-W519, W520-W579, W580-W627, W628-W647, W648-W670, W700-W790, W791-W837
Rail Vehicles
Streetcars 2766, 4001, 4207, 4400-4603, 4604-4663, 4500, 4549
Rapid Transit 5000-5371, 5381-6136, 6141-6196, 6200-6275, 6500-6517