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Birney Safety Car Trolley Model, Baltimore - Corgi US55204
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Description
Corgi Limited Edition Diecast Model
Birney Safety Car Trolley - Baltimore, destination: Freemont Avenue
1:48 scale (O gauge). Length: 7.1", with cable line: 9.5"
In May 1920, United Railways & Electric Company (later to be the Baltimore Transit Company) took delivery of 33 Birney Trolley Cars. These cars were specifically purchased for operation on Route No. 30 Fremont Avenue Line, a feeder line across west Baltimore. These cars proved to be less costly to operate, and in 1921 United Railways purchased an additional 32 cars.
The Birney Car was an electric trolley developed in the 1910s by Charles O. Birney. The Birney was popular in small cities because they were economical for a system not needing large cars. For large cities, Birneys were used on lightly traveled lines where large cars were not justifiable.
The Corgi "Vintage Bus Lines" range includes highly detailed bus, trolley and streetcar models. These fully assembled models are crafted using the specifications of the original vehicle. They feature clear view windows with interior seating and historically accurate paint schemes. Corgi models are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.
More models in this category: Corgi Vintage Bus Lines
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