Chicago Transit Authority 2872




Facts and Figures


Current Number2872
Railway RepresentedChicago Transit Authority
BuilderBudd
Built In1984
Builder's order id
Currently in (State)Illinois
--(Locality)Union
Totally out of svc date2026
(Initial retirement date)
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypehalf of married-pair set
-designation
Statusoperated occasionally
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionstainless steel
Roof typeAR
EndedSE
Length48'0"
Width9'4"
Height12'0"
Weight54140
#Seats46
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP440
TrucksWegmann
BrakesElectric
Compressorn/a
ControlAlstom CCM
MotorsGE 1262A1 (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)
NotesPaired with #2871
 
 



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
Chicago Transit Authority (Illinois, Chicago)28721984 2026 NO NO
Illinois Railway Museum (Illinois, Union)28722026 present YES NO