New York Metropolitan Transit Authority 8707




Facts and Figures


Current Number8707
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
#Seats114
#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 8707 on display at DRM in 2021
We Are Railfans
photo: https://wearerailfans.com/c/article/a-tradition-of-trains-danbury-railway-museum

Car 8707 on display at DRM in 2023
Deviant Art
photo: https://www.deviantart.com/rlkitterman/art/ConnDot-M2-8706-07-at-Danbury-DSCN1769-989896382



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (New York, New York)87071975 2019 NO NO
Danbury Railway Museum (Connecticut, Danbury)87072019 present YES NO


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