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BI-LEVEL DATA SHEET |
DATA | BI-LEVEL SERIES VI: 2500-21 (BL6) BI-LEVEL SERIES VII: 2522-60 (BL7) |
Builder | Bombardier |
QUANTITY | VI: 22 VII: 37 VIII: 2 |
ROAD #s | VI:2500-2521(2002) VII: 2522-2541(2003-04) VII:2542-2544(2006-07) VIII:2545-2546 (BL8-2008) VII:2547-2549 (2011) VII:2550-2552 (2012) VII:2553-2560 (2013-2014) |
Yr Purchased | (above with Road #s) |
Yr Rebuilt | Refurbishing ongoing |
Weight (lbs) | 117000 |
Height | 15' 11" |
Width | 9' 10" |
Length | 85' |
Seat Capacity | 133 (incl 1 cdr seat) |
Lot Number | VI: 20-054 VII: 20-055? |
Maximum Safe Speed | 100mph |
Operating Speed | 84mph |
Average Mileage per car | n.y.a. |
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FUNDAMENTAL CAR STATS:
- CAR EXTERNAL:
- . first series with all smooth sided welded panels, non-riveted
- . four windows across bottom level (windows: 9-6-4)
- . one doors insetted
- . larger windows placed in all four doors
- . exterior protruding lights at doorways and light steps when doors opened (but subject to road damage)
- . larger emergency stickers
- CAR INTERNAL:
- . wheelchair accessible washroom on lower level (no longer on mid-level)
- . seats replace mid-level washrrom
- . window added where washroom once was located
- . brighter lighting
- . reflector tape in dark areas and walkway
- . tables and power outlets every second seat set on the intermediate, upper levels
- . door closing warning chime and lights
- . conductor controls on lower level at doorway (not second level station)
- . sliding window where conductor station once located replaced with standard tinted no-slide window
- . new emergency window handle and easier access for emergency exit
- . windows tinted green
- . 2500-2560 now include 8 wheel chair spaces
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