PCC Class
Electric Tram
Owner
M&MTB: 1950-1983
THC, Bylands: 1982-Current
MTA: 1983-c1985
MTM, Hawthorn: c1985-Current

Class Information
Name origin
Presidents' Conference Committee
Class type
980: Straight-sill saloon
Number in class
2
Numbers
980, 1041
First run
13 July 1950

Builder Information
Builder
M&MTB Preston Workshops
Build date
1950 - 1973

Wheel Information
Gauge
Standard: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1/2 in)
Configuration
Bo-Bo (St Louis B3)

Dimensions
Total length
1041: 53 ft 19/32 in (16.17 m)
Total weight
1041: 19 LT 17 ctw (20.17 t)

Capacity Information
Capacity
1041:
  • 48 Seated
  • 102 Standing

Electric (Overhead Lines) Information
Current collection method
Trolley pole
Traction motors
4 x 44 kW (59 hp) GE 1220E
Photos
Class List
No. Location In Service Withdrawn Condition Livery
PCC 980THC, Bylands 13 July 1950May 1971 Stored - May 1971. Trucks and electrical equipment removed for PCC 1041 - November 1972. Body to THC, Bylands - 4 May 1982. Display M&MTB Green and Cream
PCC 1041MTM, Hawthorn 26 August 19731985 Stored - June 1984. To MTM, Hawthorn. Display M&MTB Yellow
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