New York Metropolitan Transit Authority 8706




Facts and Figures


Current Number8706
Railway RepresentedNew York Metropolitan Transit Authority
BuilderGeneral Electric
Built In1975
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Connecticut
--(Locality)Danbury
Totally out of svc date2019
(Initial retirement date)2018
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypecommuter coach
-designationType M-2
Statusdisplayed inoperable
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Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionstainless steel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length85'2"
Width10'8"
Height14'9"
Weight112000
#Seats120
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP640
TrucksGSI General 70
Brakes
Compressor
Control
MotorsGE 1259A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)(dual)
Notes11,000vAC/600vDC dual voltage

Car 8706 on display at DRM in 2019
Railroad Picture Archives
photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/warrenlemay/52403318598/

Car 8706 on display at DRM in 2019
Flickr
photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/23711298@N07/50610490222/



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (New York, New York)87061975 2019 NO NO
Danbury Railway Museum (Connecticut, Danbury)87062019 present YES NO


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