Tram travel in history and beyond

Tag: Constructora

  • The 7-window Constructora trams

    The 7-window Constructora trams

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    Ernst Kers
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    In 1907 A Constructora made two new tramcars with seven windows at each side and seating for 23 with transverse benches. These cars got the numbers 199-200. In the same period the workshops of the CCFP converted 6-window tramcar no.46 as well into a similar 7-window car. This car got the number 201 and had…

  • The 6-window Constructora trams

    The 6-window Constructora trams

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    Ernst Kers
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    In 1904-1906 A Constructora delivered 24 cars with six windows on both sides and seats for 22 on 2 longitudinal benches of 5.22 m. The trucks came from Brill, the motors and controllers from Siemens. These were the last “Risca ao Meio” type cars. They were numbered 43-54, 57-66 and 68-69. Car no.46 was in…

  • The Bogie Trailers of the Porto Trams

    The Bogie Trailers of the Porto Trams

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    Ernst Kers
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    The body of trailer 1 was, together with the small body which was used for CE 250, made in 1909 by A Constructora without having received a firm order. After some discussion the CCFP acquired both bodies, used the large one for trailer 1 and ordered from A Constructora six more bodies of this type…