TrainWeb.org Facebook Page
GO's 2400 Bi-Levels
GO Transit - BI-LEVEL STATS - 2400 Series Commuter Cars
| 2000 Series | 2100 Series | 2200 Series | 2300 Series | 2400 Series | 2500 Series | 2600 Series | 2700 Series | 2800 Series |
| GO Coach Index | Main GO MOTIVE POWER Page |
©2003 RGBurnet

©2014 RGBurnet

Click to enlarge

BI-LEVEL DATA SHEET
DATABI-LEVEL SERIES V
BuilderUTDC-Lavalin
QUANTITY56
ROAD #s2400-2455 (2499)
Yr Purchased1990-1
Yr RebuiltClick for details
Weight (lbs)109000
Height15' 11"
Width9'10"
Length85'
Seat Capacity162
Lot Number20-052
Maximum Safe Speed100mph
Operating Speed84mph
Average Mileage
per car
40,000
FUNDAMENTAL CAR STATS (when new):

  • exterior riveted side panels
  • 9 upper-level windows, 5/6 mezz-level windows, 5 lower level windows (9-5-5 / 9-6-5)
  • washroom, mezz-level, A end only
  • main power 575V, 3 phase, 60Hz
  • 60 Hz convenience outlets
  • public/private address system via conductor station
  • cutout cocks moved to left side
  • Circuit Breaker Panel modified more extensively by GO to include:
    • battery charger, dampers, emergency blower
    • battery storage monitor
    • crankcase heater, no transformer
    • modified to include 'safety strip' alarm system
  • improved safety exit windows and roof top cutout lines
  • wheel slip control system
  • antifreeze protection added to drinking water mechanics
  • improved interior

GO 2499

  • originally 2459 then renumbered to 2499 (1991)
  • when designated a prototype coach with an all-welded side skin construction
  • unitized brake system
  • early accessibility coach
  • two toilets
  • 147 seats
  • windows 9-6-4
  • | 2000 Series | 2100 Series | 2200 Series | 2300 Series | 2400 Series | 2500 Series | 2600 Series | 2700 Series | 2800 Series |
    | GO Coach Index | Main GO MOTIVE POWER Page |