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 @Light Rail Vehicle for LACMTA
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LACMTA: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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This light rail vehicle for LACMTA runs between downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach, 21.5 mile railroad known as Metro Blue Line. Despite its petit and cute looks, it features highly reliable crashworthiness and antifire design for riderfs safety considering underground run around downtown LA.
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Car Type
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Articulated light rail vehicle
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Model
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Track Gauge
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4f 81/2h (1435mm)
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Electric Power Supply
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750VDC from Overhead Catenary
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Max. Passenger Capacity(Seating Capacity)
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180 (76)
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Tare Weight
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94,160lbs (42.8 ton)
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Principal Dimensions
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Length
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87f 0h(26518mm)
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Width
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8f 0h(2661mm)
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Height
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11f 6h(3505mm)
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Truck
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Inside-bearing type with resilient wheels
(2 motored trucks
+ 1 non-powered center truck)
Wheelbase: 6f 2 51/64h (1900mm)
Wheel Dia.: 2f 4h(711.2mm)
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Coupler
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Automatic tight lock coupler (for both mechanical and
electrical connections) with cartridge type impact energy
absorption device
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Maximum Speed
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55mph (88 km/h)
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Control System
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Chopper control
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Brake system
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Pulse width controlled electro-pneumatic disc brake
Rail brake for emergency use is provided.
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Year delivered
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1989-1990, 1994
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