Archive, Wal Jack, PCC (streetcars) in USA, c1950

Historical information

Wal Jack kept extensive notes on railways and tramways around the world, provided by his correspondents and research. This set of sheets lists PCC-type streetcars or trams ordered by North American cities between 1936 and 1947, including a summary of who ordered the most cars. Includes note on the builders. When compared to the reference, there are errors or differences.

Bickarts were Ballarat Watchmakers and Jewellers.

Significance

Yields information about type of work undertaken by Wal Jack.

Physical description

Four orange colour quarto sheets using Bickarts' letterhead providing lists of PCC Type trams built for North American cities.

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