Springfield Street Railway 570/Montreal Tramways 2052

Springfield Street Railway 570/Montreal Tramways 2052 570 was built in 1927 for the SSR and ran there for 13 years. It was sold to Montreal Tramways and ran there until 1959. It is persevered at the STM

Montreal Tramways Company No. 2052, built by Wason in 1927, originally was owned by the Springfield Street Railway, and was one of 39 cars sold to Montreal after motorization of the last two remaining lines in the Western Massachusetts city in 1940. Upon arrival in Montreal the Springfield cars were rebuilt extensively at the Tramways' Youville Shops to conform to fleet standards. The work include

d converting the cars to single end operation and lengthening what were now the front platforms. In 1952, No. 2052 became one of a number which were reconverted for double end service, with its other platform lengthened at that time. Although these cars were purchased as an emergency measure to handle added World War II passenger loads, they proved to be of long term value to the system. Also, their comfortable leather seats made the Springfield cars a hit with riders, as cane seats were the norm in Montreal. This fleet served the Tramways and successor Montreal Transportation Commission for almost two decades before being retired in 1957-58, remaining in service almost until the final runs in 1959. No. 2052 was literally rescued off the scrap track by the Museum, after some specialized fittings and other components had been stripped from the car. After this last minute retrieval, the Commission graciously stored this and other preserved cars until 1963, at which time a flatcar train of streetcars and spare parts left Montreal for Maine and Connecticut museums. Historic Cars: The National Collection at the Seashore Trolley Museum by Ben Minnich

02/23/2021

Today’s is a blast from the past from Scott Hooper; he took this shot in August 1980, during one of his crew days at STM.

This was the first season in which the Visitors' Center was in use, although at the time of this photo, it was still being built. The photo is taken from 'inside' Montreal 2. Ahead of it are M&SC 621, CRANDIC 118 and Montreal 2052. This was not a special event day...the four cars were part of the regular operating fleet in those days. The Visitors' Center was eventually used that year, but it was not at the time of the photo. Passengers still bought their tickets at a booth in a shelter whose white rafters are visible through 2052's windows and boardings were still at Arundel Station. Thanks for sharing Scott!

Post your favorite photo that you’ve taken of item/s in our collection while visiting Seashore Trolley Museum to our page, and if it meets our social media guidelines, it could be featured on our main pages in our series this off season.

1983 Joel Salomon photos
05/08/2019

1983 Joel Salomon photos

Mark Forman photo 1980
02/27/2019

Mark Forman photo 1980

Courtesy of Frederick Hessler
01/07/2019

Courtesy of Frederick Hessler

03/11/2017
12/27/2016

Happy holidays!

Special thanks to Andy Dolph for hiking back to the car and taking those pictures!
11/06/2015

Special thanks to Andy Dolph for hiking back to the car and taking those pictures!

this post is a test, but if you haven't seen the video enjoy!
09/07/2015

this post is a test, but if you haven't seen the video enjoy!

Montreal Tramways car 2052 (of 1927) operating at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Maine on the 12th of September 1990.

09/07/2015

Gerard O'Regan is in the process of drawing a clearance outline for 2052. When he is finished it will be posted here!

09/02/2015

Thanks to everybody who liked yesterday's picture! Stay with us until we get 2052 going again!

A Springfield Door still visible in this shot
09/01/2015

A Springfield Door still visible in this shot

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