Northstar Commuter Rail

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Northstar Commuter Rail is a commuter train service operating between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Service began November 16, 2009.[1]

Contents

Current roster

Locomotives

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Engine
horsepower
Gearing
top speed
HEP generator Notes
12 2009 MPI MP36PH-3C 16V-645FZ
3600hp
CAT Bought from FrontRunner June 2010
501-505 2009 MPI MP36PH-3C 16V-645FZ
3600hp
CAT 504 featured in episode 18, season 4 of Dirty Jobs (see clip)

Railcars

Fleet number range Thumbnail Year Manufacturer Model Seats Notes
601-606 2009 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII Cab cars
701-712 2009 Bombardier BiLevel Series VII

References

  1. History of Northstar, retrieved 2010-07-31
Air / Rail / School Bus / Taxi