Los Angeles Metro Rail 164




Facts and Figures


Current Number164
Railway RepresentedLos Angeles Metro Rail
BuilderNippon Sharyo
Built In1995
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)California
--(Locality)Rio Vista
Totally out of svc date2023
(Initial retirement date)2021
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypelight rail car
-designationType P2020
Statusoperated occasionally
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionsteel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length90'0"
Width8'9"
Height11'6"
Weight
#Seats76
#Wheels/Conf.12
Total HP
Trucks
BrakesElectric
Compressorn/a
ControlBBC Chopper
Motors
Voltage (if not 600DC)750vDC

Car 164 during switching at WRM in 2023
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Car 164 on display at WRM in 2023
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Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Los Angeles Metro Rail (California, Los Angeles)1641995 2023 NO NO
Western Railway Museum (California, Rio Vista)1642023 present YES NO


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Car 164 being transported to, and in operation at, WRM in 2023
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video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dB6XEH9vfjc