1213b states no passengers as it placed on the Museum mainline. However it does see passengers again, but this time in Oregon. (11/00)

1213 during Steamup 2001

Another view of the car together in a rare Oregon winter sun (1/01)

Built in 1977 by Boeing-Vertol

This is the newest car in the collection. It is a modern Light Rail Vehicle or LRV. It was originally numbered 1221 and was used as a demonstration unit in San Francisco prior to the arrival of other LRV's in 1978. The car was returned to Boeing at the end of the Demo and returned as car # 1213. This is one of only 2 cars originally equipped with trolley poles. It was later fitted with a pantograph. These LRV's were purchased to replace the PCC's in operation as well as to run in the new MUNI Metro subway under Market Street. Alas there were many problems with the Boeings and they are being replaced by newer LRV's from Breda. At this time #1213 may be the only car preserved from the fleet.

This class of car is similar to the LRV's being replaced in Boston. The exceptions are SF car have steps that raise up for high and low platforms and the Boston cars have air conditioning.

1213a basking in the sun, waiting for its mate to arrive.	1213a with the Banana Republic advertising on the side.	1213a with the articulation joint in full view.
1213b seen rolling of the trailer onto the museum mainline (11/00)	1213 is in one piece again (1/01)	1213b on the truck trailer, note the shop truck.
OSF 911 is seen next to 1213. (1/01)	View inside the car. (1/01)	An up to date MUNI map inside the car. (1/01)
The articulation joint. (1/01)	Interior view of the articulation joint (1/01)	The controls of the car. (1/01)
Statistics: Builder: Boeing-Vertol Year: 1977 (as Car # 1221) Weight: 67,000 lbs Length: 71" Width: 8'10" Height: 11'4" Motors: 2 Garrett 420 HP Control: Garret Thyristor Chopper Trucks: Boeing/Tokyo Wheels: 26" Brakes: Air/Hydraulic- Ny Air Brake Webmaster Editorial Note: Many museum's may shun at acquiring such a new car, but in 20~30 years this car will also be a relic to a previous generation. If you don't obtain what is available in the present, it will not be around later.

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