#Directory: /pix/be/trams/Antwerp/PCC/7050-7099



PCC tram 7052 on route 8 (Eksterlaar to Lambermontplaats) seen in Meirbrug, Antwerp. <P>


These trams were first built in the United States in the 1930s and we so successful that after World War II <BR>

they were licenced to be built in Europe. Several hundred were built by La Brugeoise et Nivelles <BR>

(now the BN division of Bombardier) of Bruges, Belgium. <P>


Specifications <P>


Capacity. 52 – 61 Seats. <BR>

Car length. 46 – 50½ ft (14.0 – 15.4m). <BR>

Maximum speed. 50mph (80km/h). <BR>

Weight. 17½ – 21 tons (15,900 – 19,100 kg). <BR>

Acceleration. Variable, Automatic 1½ –4¾ mph/s <BR>

Deceleration. Service: Variable to 4¾ mph/s. Emergency: 9 mph/s maximum <BR>

Traction system. 4 x 55hp (41kW) motors. <BR>

Electric system. 600 VDC <BR>

Braking system. Dynamic Service Braking; Friction for Final Stop, Park; Magnetic. <P>



Photographed 21st April 2005. <P>

© Adrian D. Smith. Plymouth, England.

#(fotosvanadrian@blueyonder.co.uk)