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 Gallery
Type Bi-Level Passenger Car for METRA 2002
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METRA: Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation
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This METRA gallery car is an upgraded version of their passenger car delivered in 1994-1996. Although the car has a similar look, it newly incorporated cutting-edge technologies, disabled-friendly features, such as TIMS (Train Information Management System), and wheel chair lifts, and complied with new federal safety standards. |
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Car Type
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Cab Car
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Trailer Car
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Model
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8500 Type
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6000 Type
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Track Gauge
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1435mm(4’-8 1/2”)
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Electric Power Supply
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3-phase 480V 60Hz, supplied from locomotive
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Max. Passenger Capacity(Seating Capacity)
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238 (138) + Up to 3 wheelchair securing spaces available
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245 (145) + Up to 3 wheelchair securing spaces available
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Tare Weight
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127,200 lbs. (57.7 ton)
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121,400 lbs. (55.1 ton)
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Principal Dimensions
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Length
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85’ 0”(25908mm)
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Width
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9’ 9 25/32”(2992mm)
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Height
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15’ 10 13/32”(4836mm)
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Truck
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Inside swing hanger type cast steel truck
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Coupler
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AAR
type “H” automatic tightlock coupler
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Maximum Speed
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79mph (126km/h)
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Driver’s Cab
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Available for push-pull operation
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n/a
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Brake system
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26C automatic pneumatic brake system with tread brakes
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Year delivered
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2002-2008
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