Metra 1661




Facts and Figures


Current Number1661
Railway RepresentedMetra
BuilderBombardier
Built In1979
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Texas
--(Locality)Frisco
Totally out of svc date2016
(Initial retirement date)2015
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"
Weight140000
#Seats150
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP600
TrucksGSI
BrakesPS68
Compressor
ControlGE CM
MotorsGE 1258A1 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)1500vDC
 
 



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Illinois Central Gulf (Illinois, Chicago)16611979 1987 NO NO
Metra (Illinois, Chicago)16611987 2016 NO NO
Museum of the American Railroad (Texas, Frisco)16612016 present YES NO


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