© trainspo.comBrill Hershey Electric Railway 3000
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Overview of the Brill Hershey Electric Railway 3000
Discover the historic Hershey Electric Railway 3000, a remarkable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a fascinating past.
This impressive locomotive, built by Brill in 1920, proudly bears the HER Brill class designation.
Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it played a vital role in the operations of the Hershey Electric Railway in Cuba.
The Hershey Electric Railway 3000 stands as a testament to a bygone era of electric rail transport and the engineering prowess of its time.
Explore the story of this significant electric locomotive and its enduring legacy in Cuban railway history.
Brill Hershey Electric Railway 3000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Brill · 1920 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Brill Hershey Electric Railway 3000
Railway companies that have operated the Hershey Electric Railway 3000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Electric Railway | HER Brill | Cuba |
Brill Hershey Electric Railway 3000 photos
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