Electric Railcar no. A-3
1.5 Kv CC, 2 motors per truck, 230 HP, by English Electric
Original body built by Midland Carriage Co., London
Current trucks by Maxion S.A.
Maximum Speed 50 Km/h, metric gauge.

Made in England in 1924 by the English Electric Company,
this unit was originally built in aluminum parts, totally revamped and improved in the 90's, being converted to wooden body and seats in a row, by the EFCJ-Estrada de Ferro Campos do Jordão's workshop, in Pindamonhangaba, SP - Brazil. 
Due to the tireless efforts and fully dedication of the EFCJ's staff, this unit and other similars
are always kept in good shape, because they work in an artisan way.   
A-3 does the daily regular suburban service between Pindamonhangaba and the little resort village of *Piracuama.
A-3 is eventually hired for special freight services, too.

Photo taken at *Piracuama Station, Pindamonhangaba,
State of São Paulo, Brazil - By me, May 24th, 2002

João Carlos Goncalves.
http://joaocg.topcities.com


*Piracuama, in Tupi-Guarani language, means "a river plenty of fishes"


Credits: Peter Schoetz, who kindly let me use some of his train sounds.