Tri-Met operates 26 of these Bombardier cars. These cars cannot operate as singles on the Tri-Met system, as wheelchair assisted passengers would not be able to board these "high-floor cars".

Tri-Met Photos
Tri-Met's Existing System Map
Airport MAX Map
Interstate MAX Map

General Information
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Date Ordered: September, 1981
Date in service:
Number of cars ordered: 26
Number of trucks: 3
Number of axles: 12

Weight Data
Weight Empty: 92,150 pounds

Suspension, Propulsion, Braking
Track gauge: 4 feet, 8 1/2 inches (AA Standard)
Motors: Two (2) Front and rear trucks only
Gear ratio:
Gearbox:
Slip/slide protection:
Service Brakes:
Track Brakes:
Air compressor:

Vehicle Capacity
Seated Load (Passengers): 76
Design Load (Passengers): 211
Crush Load (Passengers: 256
Disabled Seating: 4
Doors: 4 double doors per side, swing plug type

Passenger Comfort
Heating: 2 x 12 kw forced convection overhead heaters
Air-conditioning: Forced Air

Vehicle Dimensions
Length over couplers: 89', 1 11/16"
Length over anti-climbers: 86', 11 3/4"
Length over body ends:
Width: 8', 8 1/4"
Height (rail to roof): 11', 1 3/4
Height (rail to floor): 38 3/4"
Height (TOR to Coupler Centerline): 26 1/8"
Pantograph operating range: 12' 8-3/4&' - 22' 3
Empty weight per car: 92,150 pounds
Interior headroom (center aisle): 7' 1-5/8
Interior width (articulated section):
Doorway width (minimum): 4' 4
Doorway height: 6' 4-13/16"
Step height (1st step): 0" (Level with platform
Wheel Diameter (New): 28"
Wheel Diameter (Minimum): 26"
Truck Wheelbase: 6' 2-3/16"
Truck Centers: 29' 8"

Vehicle Performance
Traction Motors HP (Continuous Rating): 261
Traction Motors HP (One Hour Rating): 282
Maximum design speed: 55 mph
Maximum operating speed:
Maximum grade:
Service acceleration on level tangent track: 3.0 mphps
Service braking on level tangent track: 3.0 mphps
Emergency braking on level tangent track: 4.7 mphps
Minimum Horizontal curve radius: 82 feet
Minimum Vertical curve radius: 1,640 feet
Minimum Vertical Radius (Crest-Straight Track): 820 feet
Minimum Vertical Radius (Sag-Straight Track): 1,150 feet

Electrical and Control Systems
Power Supply: 750 VDC
Low voltage power supply: 10kw power converter
Interior Lights: Fluorescent
Motor Control:
Amperage draw:

Other Specifications
Maximum # of cars capable of being trainlined: Four (4).
Maximum # of cars per consist: Two (2) - Length of stations allow only 2 cars.
Couplers: Automatic, self centering
Primary Suspension: Elastometric Spring
Secondary Suspension: Elastometric Spring
Disc Brakes: Spring applied/hydraulically released
Carbody Material: Corten Steel
Number of Trucks: Three (2 monomotor trucks at ends)

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Updated October 29, 2000