Collection Type: RAIL: INTERURBAN

Built for Lindell Railway and served as passenger car until 1903; then converted by company shops to wrecker, retrieving disabled trolleys; used also by United Railways, St. Louis Public Service Co. 29' 7" long by 8'7" wide, 4'10" gauge; K-35 controller, straight air brakes, CP-127 air compressor; United Railways 25 trucks. Originally Lindell Railways (1896-1899) then United Railways (1899-1904), United Railways #81 (1904-1911), United Railways #165 (1900-1927), St. Louis Public Service #165 (1963), Bi-State Development Agency #165 (1963-1966). Donated to TNMOT in 1966 by Bi-State Development Agency.

Mules pulled this car between downtown St. Louis and Bellefontaine in north St. Louis County until 1895. Passengers entered through the rear door and paid a nickel fare. The car had no heater. In the winter the company spent three cents a day for straw to cover the floor to add warmth for riders. The driver was paid nine-and-and-a-half cents per hour. The mule could only work for six hours per day. The driver worked much longer. The Bellefontaine was long stored by United Railways and St. Louis Public Service Co. Acquired in 1944, the #33 became the first artifact in the Museum's collection.