Metra 1511




Facts and Figures


Current Number1511
Railway RepresentedMetra
BuilderSt. Louis Car Company
Built In1971
Builder's order id1F
Currently in (State)Iowa
--(Locality)Boone
Totally out of svc date2007
(Initial retirement date)2006
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypeHighliner commuter car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length85'0"
Width10'6"
Height15'10"
Weight134000
#Seats150
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP600
TrucksGSI
BrakesPS68
Compressor
ControlGE CM
MotorsGE 1258A1 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC

Car 1511 in storage at B&SV in 2023
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Car 1511 in storage at B&SV in 2023
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Illinois Central (Illinois, Chicago)15111971 1972 NO NO
Illinois Central Gulf (Illinois, Chicago)15111972 1987 NO NO
Metra (Illinois, Chicago)15111987 2007 NO NO
Boone & Scenic Valley (Iowa, Boone)15112007 present YES NO


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Walkaround tour of car 1511 from 2023
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video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc9WutT93CY