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 @eHighlinerf Gallery
Type Bi-Level EMU for METRA 2005
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METRA: Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation
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This gallery-type EMU known as gHighlinerh is converted from METRA bi-level passenger
car, by installing electric equipment into the passenger car while interior and service equipment still remain the same. The car featuring lightweight stainless carbody usually operates as a married pair, but it can extend up to an eight-car configuration. Operation provided through METRA Electric Line with 1500VDC overhead catenary.
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Car Type
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Mc (odd nos.)
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Mc (even nos.)
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Model
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1200 South Car
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1200 North Car
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Track Gauge
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4f-8 1/2h (1435mm)
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Electric Power Supply
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1,500VDC from overhead catenary
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Max. Passenger Capacity
(Seating Capacity)
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228 (128 seats or 121 seats when 3 wheelchair securing
spaces are used)
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Tare Weight
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143,800 lbs. (64.8 ton)
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Principal Dimensions
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Length
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85f 0h(25908mm)
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Width
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9f 9 25/32h(2992mm)
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Height
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15f 10 13/32h(4836mm)
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Truck
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ND 328 type fabricated truck
Wheelbase: 8f6h (2591mm)
Wheel Dia.: 36h (914.4mm)
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Coupler
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Automatic tight lock coupler with electric coupler
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Maximum Speed
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79mph (126km/h)
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Driverfs Cab
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VVVF inverter (1C4M Control)
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Brake system
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Electrically commanded air brake blending with regenerative
&dynamic brakes (incl. variable
load sensing, snow brake, anti-slip and parking brake functions)
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Year delivered
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2005
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