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1927 Fairmont MM9 Railroad Inspection Car

ImageThis railroad inspection car is a Fairmont MM9 and was built around 1927.  At 395 pounds, it could carry three men up a 4% grade mountain.  It has a 4 HP, condenser cooled engine and an endless cord belt which acts as a clutch.  Restoration is almost completed.

This car can be seen at the Trolley Barn on the grounds of the History Museums of San Jose, 1600 Senter Road, San Jose, California.

 

 
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