I am happy that the name "Sedan" for this car is used. The name was actually the name that the CSL gave it, to introduce it to the public as a new type streetcar, first in several years. Fully enclosed without platforms nor folding steps. The steps fully enclosed behind automatic folding doors. Heat was distributed evenly throughout the car. Motorman & Conductor in a more comfortable area. Smoother acceleration & braking, almost as good as the future PCCs would be.The other purpose of calling them "Sedans" was so as not to have to pay royalties on a "Peter Witt". Also the car was designed differently than the Peter Witt patent drawing. 3-front doors vs 2, 2 + 1 center doors vs 2-center doors. The split help to make a difference. Also had a 2-man crew vs one. The CSL one all the suits & never paid any royalties. One can argue that the standard PCC was also a Peter Witt if the Sedan was. It boils me when younger streetcar fans say that the Sedans were Peter Witts. Except for the Sedans, Birneys, Trailers & Near Sides, all the other names used are nicknames created by Rail (Trolley) Fans.
I am happy that the name "Sedan" for this car is used. The name was actually the name that the CSL gave it, to introduce it to the public as a new type streetcar, first in several years. Fully enclosed without platforms nor folding steps. The steps fully enclosed behind automatic folding doors. Heat was distributed evenly throughout the car. Motorman & Conductor in a more comfortable area. Smoother acceleration & braking, almost as good as the future PCCs would be.The other purpose of calling them "Sedans" was so as not to have to pay royalties on a "Peter Witt". Also the car was designed differently than the Peter Witt patent drawing. 3-front doors vs 2, 2 + 1 center doors vs 2-center doors. The split help to make a difference. Also had a 2-man crew vs one. The CSL one all the suits & never paid any royalties. One can argue that the standard PCC was also a Peter Witt if the Sedan was. It boils me when younger streetcar fans say that the Sedans were Peter Witts. Except for the Sedans, Birneys, Trailers & Near Sides, all the other names used are nicknames created by Rail (Trolley) Fans.
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