29-588: Brookville Equipment Corporation , based in Brookville , Pennsylvania , United States , manufactures railroad locomotives for industrial and light capacity switching needs. The company also builds and restores streetcars . The company used to be known as Brookville Locomotive Company . The company began in 1918 by installing flanged railroad wheels on Ford trucks ( Road–rail vehicle ). The company soon began building gasoline-powered locomotives of their own following World War I . Brookville's locomotives were
58-446: A low-floor , articulated tram . The design was later named the " Liberty " model, and features the ability to operate away from the overhead electric power wires for a limited distance, using batteries. In early 2013, the company received a $ 9.4-million order for two Liberty streetcars from Dallas Area Rapid Transit . They are for Dallas's new Dallas Streetcar , which opened for public service on April 13, 2015. The company also built
87-535: A line from Newark, Ohio to Mount Vernon, Ohio owned by CSX and the old Panhandle Route , owned by the State of Ohio . Ohio Central's rail system comprises As well as being a regular revenue railroad, the Ohio Central had its own steam department that operated steam locomotives for tourist trains, excursions, and special events. When owner Jerry Joe Jacobson sold OHCR in 2008, he maintained ownership of
116-693: A pair of replica " Red Car Trolley " streetcars for Disney California Adventure in 2012. Metro-North Railroad ordered 10 units, numbers 110-115 in Metro North paint and numbers 125-130 ordered for Connecticut Department of Transportation , painted in New Haven scheme . The order also includes two multi-engine CoGeneration locomotives for MTA Capital and four (115ton) locomotives for the Staten Island Railway . The SIR locomotives are known as BL20G. After their overhaul beginning from 2020,
145-591: A streetcar division, working mainly on restoration, refurbishment and remanufacturing of existing streetcars. The first such contract was one to rebuild 18 PCC streetcars for SEPTA Route 15 in Philadelphia . The cars, known as PCC IIs , entered service in 2005. Later work has included restoring PCC cars for use on San Francisco Municipal Railway 's F Market & Wharves line and manufacturing replicas of 1923 Perley Thomas streetcars for New Orleans. On September 14, 2011, Brookville announced plans to develop
174-606: Is a network of ten short line railroads operating in Ohio and western Pennsylvania . It is owned by Genesee & Wyoming . Headquartered in Coshocton, Ohio , the system operates 500 miles (800 km) of track divided among 10 subsidiary railroads. Most of the system's routes were divested from Class I railroads and connect industries to the Class I railroads. The Ohio Central operates on track owned by other entities, including
203-863: Is held annually in the third week of July just outside of Brookville at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Late-November/early-December annually brings the Victorian Christmas Celebration to Brookville's Main Street and surrounding areas.The Moonlite All-American Drive-in Theater operates spring through fall. The northern trail head of the Redbank Valley Trails begins in Brookville. It is a 51-mile non-motorized, four-season trail that connects to
232-613: Is in the Eastern Standard Time zone. The center of town in the Redbank Creek valley is at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 m), but hills lining the valley rise to summits ranging from 1,460 to 1,600 feet (450 to 490 m) within the borough limits. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km ), of which 3.1 square miles (8.1 km ) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km ), or 2.83%, are water. As of
261-575: The Metro-North Railroad . The locomotives are given the model designation of BL20-GH . BEC's Railwalker re-railing devices can also put its locomotives back on-track without the risk of injury to the operator. The company began manufacturing trucks for streetcars in 2003 – for use in vintage-style cars being newly built by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority – and since 2002 it has had
290-544: The Ohio Central Railroad , both of which contained an engine kit from Brookville. Tri-Rail , a commuter rail line in Miami , ordered 12 BL36PH passenger locomotives from Brookville on February 25, 2011, at a cost of $ 109 million. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) ordered two Liberty streetcars, with options for two more at a cost of up to $ 9.4 million, for operations on Dallas' streetcar line . In March,
319-640: The Tempe Streetcar , at a cost of $ 33 million. El Paso commissioned the restoration of six PCCs for use on the El Paso Streetcar lines. Brookville, Pennsylvania Brookville is a borough in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania , 70 miles (110 km) northeast of Pittsburgh . As of the 2010 census , the population was 3,933. Founded in 1830, it is the county seat of Jefferson County. The area
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#1732782679900348-776: The Twyford Motor Car Company , which operated from 1905 to 1907 and produced the world's first four-wheel drive automobile. Brookville is located in west-central Jefferson County, at the confluence of the North Fork and Sandy Lick Creek, forming Redbank Creek, a westward-flowing tributary of the Allegheny River . U.S. Route 322 (Main Street) passes through the center of town, leading southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Reynoldsville and west 16 miles (26 km) to Clarion . Interstate 80 passes through
377-733: The 19th century was the lumber industry. Brookville's many creeks and its connection to larger rivers (the Clarion to the north, which, like the Redbank, flows to the Allegheny ) allowed for extensive construction of lumber mills along the watersheds and the floating of timber to markets in Pittsburgh. The town enjoyed great economic success during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as home to several factories, breweries, an important railroad stop for local coal and timber, and briefly
406-499: The 2000 census, there were 4,230 people, 1,849 households, and 1,140 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,312.6 inhabitants per square mile (506.8/km ). There were 1,976 housing units at an average density of 613.2 per square mile (236.8/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.35% White , 0.26% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.71% Asian , 0.09% from other races , and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of
435-951: The Armstrong Trail and eventually to the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance trail, the Great Allegheny Passage to DC trail, and the Passage to the 9-11 Memorial Trail. The Scripture Rocks Heritage Park] is a free public hiking area maintained and operated by the Jefferson County Historical Society. Here visitors can explore 4.5 acres of a forested hillside on improved trailways that lead to 67 sandstone boulders engraved by Douglas M. Stahlman between 1910 and 1913 as part of his personal religious calling. Brookville Area School District provides kindergarten through 12th grade public education for
464-736: The ConnDOT units were repainted into the CTrail scheme. Brookville was involved in the building of a low-emissions genset locomotive for the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad that was commissioned in July 2010. The single locomotive was built through a partnership with several local and federal agencies, as well as the railroad and BEC. A second genset was produced for the Buffalo and Pittsburgh, which entered service on December 10, 2010, as well as one for
493-547: The United States, was constructed just north of the Brookville borough and continues to stimulate the local economy. Previous businesses include the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad . Brookville Equipment is a locomotive and light rail car manufacturer founded in 1918. The Brookville Historic District is an attraction, and the borough bills itself as the "Gateway to Cook Forest ", a state park 16 miles (26 km) to
522-609: The antique equipment, including the collection of steam locomotives. He built the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio to house that equipment. Jerry Jacobson died in 2017 at the age of 74. The collection includes the following: Operational: Awaiting restoration: Former engines: On August 5, 2008, Genesee & Wyoming announced an agreement to purchase the Ohio Central System for $ 219 million. Approval
551-408: The average family size was 2.85. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. The median income for a household in the borough
580-627: The community. The district operates Brookville Area Jr./Sr. High School (7th-12th), Hickory Grove Elementary School (3rd-6th), Pinecreek Elementary School (1st-2nd), and Northside Elementary School (K). Brookville is also one of four school districts whose students can attend the Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School (JEFF TECH), a comprehensive career and technical high school and adult education program. Ohio Central Railroad System The Ohio Central Railroad System
609-684: The confluence of North Fork Creek and Sandy Lick Creek (which form Redbank Creek ) in 1801. The 105th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment , also known as the Wildcat Regiment, was a volunteer infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was raised by Amor A. McKnight of Brookville. The Regiment fought in several engagements, including Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania Court House. Brookville's main source of economic development throughout
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#1732782679900638-613: The first of the two DART streetcars was delivered. In April, two 1,200 horsepower (900 kW) BL12CG genset locomotives were delivered to the Central California Traction Company . In June, the M-1 Rail Line in Detroit , Michigan ordered six streetcars at a purchase price of $ 32 million. The M-1 cars are equipped with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and will run on battery power over 60% of
667-693: The first to include planetary drive axles rather than chain drives. In 2007, BEC unveiled its CoGeneration locomotives with up to 2,100 horsepower (1,600 kW), generated through the use of three low-emission diesel engines. The use of three clean-burning EPA Tier-3 engines offers a "Power on Demand" feature where engines come on-line as power needs are realized. This feature reduces emissions and fuel consumption. Individual water-cooled IGBT electronic switches for each traction motor improves rail adhesion. Brookville manufactures equipment used in mining , tunneling , and industrial and switching applications. In 2008, Brookville built its first road switchers for
696-558: The line. In November, Brookville was awarded an $ 18.6 million contract by the city of Milwaukee for four streetcars for service on the Milwaukee Streetcar , with deliveries planned to begin in late 2017. In March, the Oklahoma City Streetcar ordered five streetcars, with an option for a sixth, at a cost of $ 24.9 million. In June, Valley Metro Rail ordered six off-wire capable Liberty Streetcars for
725-713: The north. The Brookville Historic District , Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse , Gray-Taylor House , Joseph E. Hall House , and Phillip Taylor House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Brookville has hosted the Western Pennsylvania Laurel Festivalsince 1957. The annual event, typically held the third week in June, features a pageant, carnival, parade, food court, craft and sidewalk sales, musical entertainment, and more. The Jefferson County Fair
754-520: The northern side of the borough, with access from exits 78 and 81. I-80 leads east 20 miles (32 km) to DuBois and west 60 miles (97 km) to Interstate 79 near Mercer . Pennsylvania Route 28 joins US 322 as Main Street through Brookville, but leads northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Brockway and southwest 19 miles (31 km) to New Bethlehem . Pennsylvania Route 36 leads northwest from Brookville 23 miles (37 km) to Leeper and south 19 miles (31 km) to Punxsutawney . Brookville
783-409: The population. There were 1,849 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and
812-574: Was $ 30,843, and the median income for a family was $ 38,438. Males had a median income of $ 29,940 versus $ 20,395 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 18,437. About 9.1% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. The town still supports the lumber industry, but coal extraction has given way to natural gas . It now also features several small and medium-sized businesses and some significant manufacturing operations. Interstate 80 , which traverses
841-465: Was initially settled in the late 1790s upon the arrival of brothers Joseph and Andrew Barnett, as well as their brother-in-law Samuel Scott, who together established the first settlement at the confluence of the Sandy Lick and Mill Creeks in the area now known as Port Barnett . The first non-Native American settler of the land within the eventual town limits was Moses Knapp, who built a log house at
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