A standard-gauge pay-as-you-enter (PAYE) city streetcar that served the southeast of Portland – mainly on the Richmond, Woodstock, and Sellwood lines — from 1910 to 1937.
After retirement, the 700-series cars were stored in the Sellwood barn, and remained there until after World War II. While other 700s were then scrapped, the body of No. 715 was sold to a Mr. Tom Carlson of Errol Heights, who planned to use it for a home.
Sometime in 1954 or 1955, Mr. Carlson donated the car to the Willamette Valley Electric Railway Association. It had deteriorated badly, and was cannibalized for parts to restore No. 611, which was a very similar car (although shorter and with narrow-gauge trucks). It is mentioned in a February 12, 1956 article as still being part of the Trolley Park’s collection, so it may have survived for a few years after acquisition as parts were slowly stripped.
| Year Built: | 1910 |
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| Builder: | American Car Company, a J. G. Brill subsidiary |
| Trucks: | Two, narrow-gauge, Brill 22 Special (maximum traction) |
| Motors: | Two, GE-210 |
| Brakes: | National, air |
| Dimensions: | Length: 47 feet 10 inches; Width: 8 feet 7.5 inches; Weight: 42,260 lbs. |
| Seating: | 2 longitudinal |
| Years of Service: | 1910-1937 |