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Budd Metroliner

Two pairs in December 1980 in Bowie, Maryland

The Metroliner built by Budd were high-speed electric multiple units which were ordered by the PRR for service on the Northeast Corridor between New York City, Philadelphia and Washington. Designed for a top speed of ...

General

Property Budd Metroliner Remove
Built 1967-1970
Manufacturers mechanical part: Budd, electrical part: Westinghouse, General Electric
Wheel arrangement B-B+B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property Budd Metroliner Remove
Length 51.82 m
Service weight 150.6 t
Adhesive weight 150.6 t

Power

Property Budd Metroliner Remove
Power source electric - AC
Electric systems 12.000 V 25 Hz, 12.000 V 60 Hz, 25.000 V 60 Hz
Hourly power 1,790 kW (2,434 PS)
Top speed 193 km/h

Calculated values

Property Budd Metroliner Remove
Power-to-weight ratio 11.9 kW/t
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
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