New York New Haven & Hartford 5111




Facts and Figures


Current Number5111
Railway RepresentedNew York New Haven & Hartford
BuilderPullman-Standard
Built In1954
Builder's order idW6919C
Currently in (State)Connecticut
--(Locality)Danbury
Totally out of svc date1985
(Initial retirement date)1978
Car Typerapid transit car
-subtypeclub car
-designation
Statusstored inoperable
More info
Gauge4'8.5"
Constructionstainless steel
Roof typeAR
EndedDE
Length86'9"
Width10'6"
Height14'8"
Weight
#Seats66
#Wheels/Conf.8
Total HP400
TrucksGSC
Brakes
Compressor
ControlWH Ignitron Rectifier
MotorsWH 1451A (4)
Voltage (if not 600DC)(dual)
Notes600vDC/11000vAC operation

Car 5111 being moved to Danbury in 2018
The Valley Local
photo: http://blog.thevalleylocal.net/2018/04/a-washboard-on-valley-line-today.html

Car 5111 being moved to Danbury in 2018
The Valley Local
photo: http://blog.thevalleylocal.net/2018/04/a-washboard-on-valley-line-today.html



Ownership History


OwnerCar NumFromToPreservation?Loan?
New York New Haven & Hartford (Connecticut, New Haven)51111954 1969 NO NO
Penn Central (New York, New York)51111969 1976 NO NO
Conrail 51111976 1983 NO NO
Metro-North Commuter Railroad (New York, New York)51111983 1985 NO NO
Railroad Museum of New England (Connecticut, Waterbury)51111985? 2018 YES NO
Danbury Railway Museum (Connecticut, Danbury)51112018 present YES YES


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Car 5111 being moved to Danbury in 2018
YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G8pHbxVi8I