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Control car

Budd Metroliner Cab Car

Built by Budd

Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Budd Metroliner Cab Car

Discover the Metroliner Cab Car, an iconic control car that defined an era of high-speed rail travel in the United States.

This elegant unit, formerly in Amtrak service, evokes a time of swift and comfortable journeys across the nation.

Built by Budd, a name synonymous with quality in rolling stock manufacturing, the Metroliner Cab Car boasted an impressive top speed of 201 km/h.

Its design utilizes the 1435 mm gauge, the standard international track width that has enabled widespread rail network connections.

As a control car, it played a crucial role in train operations, providing the command and direction for the entire consist.

Its construction reflects the advanced design and technical capabilities of its era, making it a compelling piece of railway history.

This cab car stands as a testament to the evolution of passenger rail transport and is a captivating subject for railway enthusiasts worldwide.

Its presence on the tracks represents efficiency and speed, qualities that define modern train travel.

Budd Metroliner Cab Car technical specifications

Value
Built byBudd
Top speed201 km/h125 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Budd Metroliner Cab Car

Railway companies that have operated the Metroliner Cab Car, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger CorporationAMTK Metroliner Cab CarUnited States

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