Toronto Transit Commission 5500-5575

Toronto Transit Commission 5500-5575 are Hawker Siddeley Canada H2 subway cars built in 1971. They are aluminum-bodied cars, classified as RT-75 (Rapid Transit, 75' long) by their builder, but known as H2's by the TTC. The H2's were basically identical to the earlier H1 series cars, with some minor changes (cab control improvements, traction motors and interior colour). They were ordered to expand the the fleet for the North Yonge and planned Spadina extensions.

As the fleet was being delivered, cars 5500-5505 were reclassified as H3's when they were equipped with Hitachi chopper control equipment (which would later be used in H5 cars). They were evaluated in 1973, and lasted until 1984 when they were converted back to H2's.

All of the H2 cars were retired in 2001. None became work train service cars.

Cars	Motor	Seating	Destination sign
5500-5576		83	Rollsign

Details

Fleet number	Thumbnail	Date	Serial	Division	Notes
5500		1971			RETIRED 2001 Equipped with Hitachi chopper control and reclassified H3 from 1973-1984.
5501		1971			RETIRED 2001 Equipped with Hitachi chopper control and reclassified H3 from 1973-1984.
5502		1971			RETIRED 2001 Equipped with Hitachi chopper control and reclassified H3 from 1973-1984.
5503		1971			RETIRED 2001 Equipped with Hitachi chopper control and reclassified H3 from 1973-1984.
5504		1971			RETIRED 2001 Equipped with Hitachi chopper control and reclassified H3 from 1973-1984.
5505		1971			RETIRED 2001 Equipped with Hitachi chopper control and reclassified H3 from 1973-1984.
5506		1971			RETIRED 2001
5507		1971			RETIRED 2001
5508		1971			RETIRED 2001
5509		1971			RETIRED 2001
5510		1971			RETIRED 2001
5511		1971			RETIRED 2001
5512		1971			RETIRED 2001
5513		1971			RETIRED 2001
5514		1971			RETIRED 2001
5515		1971			RETIRED 2001
5516		1971			RETIRED 2001
5517		1971			RETIRED 2001
5518		1971			RETIRED 2001
5519		1971			RETIRED 2001
5520		1971			RETIRED 2001
5521		1971			RETIRED 2001
5522		1971			RETIRED 2001
5523		1971			RETIRED 2001
5524		1971			RETIRED 2001
5525		1971			RETIRED 2001
5526		1971			RETIRED 2001
5527		1971			RETIRED 2001
5528		1971			RETIRED 2001
5529		1971			RETIRED 2001
5530		1971			RETIRED 2001
5531		1971			RETIRED 2001
5532		1971			RETIRED 2001
5533		1971			RETIRED 2001
5534		1971			RETIRED 2001
5535		1971			RETIRED 2001
5536		1971			RETIRED 2001
5537		1971			RETIRED 2001
5538		1971			RETIRED 2001
5539		1971			RETIRED 2001
5540		1971			RETIRED 2001
5541		1971			RETIRED 2001
5542		1971			RETIRED 2001
5543		1971			RETIRED 2001
5544		1971			RETIRED 2001
5545		1971			RETIRED 2001
5546		1971			RETIRED 2001
5547		1971			RETIRED 2001
5548		1971			RETIRED 2001
5549		1971			RETIRED 2001
5550		1971			RETIRED 2001
5551		1971			RETIRED 2001
5552		1971			RETIRED 2001
5553		1971			RETIRED 2001
5554		1971			RETIRED 2001
5555		1971			RETIRED 2001
5556		1971			RETIRED 2001
5557		1971			RETIRED 2001
5558		1971			RETIRED 2001
5559		1971			RETIRED 2001
5560		1971			RETIRED 2001
5561		1971			RETIRED 2001
5562		1971			RETIRED 2001
5563		1971			RETIRED 2001
5564		1971			RETIRED 2001
5565		1971			RETIRED 2001
5566		1971			RETIRED 2001
5567		1971			RETIRED 2001
5568		1971			RETIRED 2001
5569		1971			RETIRED 2001
5570		1971			RETIRED 2001
5571		1971			RETIRED 2001
5572		1971			RETIRED 2001
5573		1971			RETIRED 2001
5574		1971			RETIRED 2001
5575		1971			RETIRED 2001

References

• Toronto H1-H4 Series Hawkers
  
• Bytown Railway Society (2007), "Canadian Trackside Guide 2007". Ottawa, ON: St. Joseph Print.
• Personal observations

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