Budd Stainless Steel Bi-Level Coaches

Budd Stainless SteelBi-Level Coaches

(24) Refurbished CFR 238Compliant and ADA Accessible

Sterling Rail, Inc.®

Phone: 512.263.1953 | Fax: 512.263.9799www.SterlingRail.com | [email protected]

2905 RR 620 North | Austin, TX 78734

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Budd Stainless Steel Bi-Level Coaches

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Budd Stainless SteelBi-Level Coaches

(24) Refurbished CFR 238Compliant and ADA Accessible

FOR SALE!

© Sterling Rail, Inc. | P: 512.263.1953 | F: 512.263.9799 | www.SterlingRail.com | [email protected] | 2905 RR 620 North, Austin, TX 78734


GreetingsSterling Rail, Inc. is proud to offer 24 completely refurbished high capacity CFR 238 compliant and ADA accessible Budd stainless steel bi-level passenger coaches. These coaches are the best alternative to new transit cars and are available at a fraction of the cost. The stainless steel frame and exterior of the cars have been tested by time to prove their enduring strength and durability. Each coach comfortably seats 136 passengers plus 4 spaces for wheelchairs or bicycles.

Budd Coach Components ......... 4Interiors ....................................... 5Exteriors ....................................... 7Electrical ...................................... 9 Trucks & Wheels ...................... 10Miscellaneous Features ........... 12 Spec Sheets ............................... 13

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Bolster Roll Stabilizers and Brake ShoesBolster roll stabilizers shall be inspected and repaired according to general instructions, with all pins and bushings replaced.

All couplers will be set at 34.5” to 35”, with 34.5” being preferred. New lock-lift assemblies will be installed and all operating rod-eye clearances shall be adjusted.

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Features• Paint, construct and furnish to suit

• ADA Compliant

• Fire Safety Compliant

• Interior Messaging System

• Inner Communication between multiple cars

• Upper and Lower Level Seating

• Luminescent Emergency Stickers Added

• New Two Tone Paint Scheme Added to Entire Car

• New Altro Non-Slip Flooring Added

Existing interior window panels are clear with no tint and meet FRA glazing regulations

Interiors



ExteriorsCar Body Decals to Meet Customer’s RequestNewcaridentificationnumbersandletterswillbeinstalled.Buyer’sdecalsandlogoswillbe applied on the sides of the rail car to the agreed upon locations as depicted on the exterior decal layout.

Materialofdecalsissufficienttowithstandambientenvironmentalconditions,railroad environment conditions, continued washing using detergent, andthe decals shall not discolor. Decal material is vinyl or othermanufacturer recommended application.

Personalize your carsNewcaridentificationnumbersandletterswillbeinstalled



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ExteriorsAll Fluted Areas and Plates Newly PolishedAll suspect areas have been tested for cracks using dye penetrate, and all seams on the car body roof are sealed with Kool Seal elastomeric coating to prevent any possible water leakage. Eco-friendly cleaning products are used on the car bodies before the entire exterior is hand polished. All windows are removed and replaced with matching tint scratch-resistant polycarbonate glazing and new rubber gaskets. There will be a total of 16 emergency access windows installed on each car. Repaired center plates shall be reinstalled to body bolsters using bolts and deformable lock nuts.

All Fluted Areas and Plates Newly Polished



New LED Display Installed &New ADA Automatic Door Motors Installed

Electrical

480 Volt HEPAll 480 Volt Junction Boxes and Communication Cables inspected, tested and repaired as needed

All interior electrical inspected, tested and repaired as needed



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Full Truck Overhaul: Returned to Zero Mileage Condition• Brake Cylinder Rebuilt• New “EE” Rotating Bearings Placed• Magnafluxtestedforcracks• All New Wheels and Brake Shoes

The following Amtrak Standard Mechanical Procedures, in their latest versions, shall be used to determineapplicablestandards,repairs,andcriteriaforqualificationofexistingmaterialandprovision of new material:

• SMP 46603 – Procedure for Reclaiming Passenger Car Truck Equalizers (use only Canton I Beam instructions) – Revision of January 28, 2010

• SMP 46605 – Reclamation of Truck Crossbars and Swing Hangers - Issue of March 15, 1981• SMP 46608 – Heavy Truck Overhaul Procedure – Issue of September 2, 1981• SMP 46617 – Heavy Truck Overhaul Procedure – Revision of June 16, 2006• SMP 48002 – Repair of Low Carbon Nickel Steel Truck Frames and Bolsters by Welding –

Issue of March 15, 1981• SMP 49602 – Repair and Reinforcement of Equalizer Spring Seats – Revision of February

11, 2004• Note:SMP46617coversnon-Amtrakequipment;wherethereisaconflictbetweenSMP

46608 and SMP 46617, SMP 46617 shall govern.

The following overhaul work items shall be included:1. The trucks shall be dismantled (see Section 2 of SMP 46617)2. Structural inspection and repair shall be done3. Bolster roll stabilizers will be inspected and repaired with all pins and bushings replaced4. Brake shoes will be replaced with new 16 inch Cobra or equal shoes5. Wheels will be turned to a 1 in 20 taper and wheels with less than 1-1/2 service metal

following turning shall be replaced

Trucks shall be painted with a single coat of light bodied silver paint ofapproved type, with the exception of all wheel sets, rubber andcomposite components, bearing, and rubbing surfaces.

Trucks and Wheels



The trucks will undergo a complete overhaul conforming to Amtrak Standard Mechanical Procedures governing Heritage privately-owned car trucks.

AllbrakevalvesshallbesenttoanAAR-certifiedairbrakeshopforCOT&S.Allbrakerigging,slack adjusters, heads, and hand brakes shall be inspected, cleaned and rebuilt asneeded. 26-C brake schedule without electric overlay will be maintained withrelay valves to support composition shoes and present foundation claspbrake. New hoses and connectors will be used in restorationof brake equipment.



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Miscellaneous FeaturesBike Storage & Wheelchair AreaThe wheelchair area shall be designated by signage. Bicycle storage area signage will be determined in cooperation with the operator. It shall be open to bicyclists if there are no wheelchair users occupying this space. Bicycle tie downs will be provided. A hand railing will be provided along the wall immediately below the window sill for use by wheel chair occupants and bicyclists to secure their wheelchairs and bicycles.

Get onboard today!Sterling Rail, Inc.® is proud to offer these cars to buyers at a fraction of the cost of new transit cars.Call us today! 512.263.1953

www.SterlingRail.com • (512) 263-1953 • [email protected]


© Sterling Rail, Inc. | Phone: 512.263.1953 | Fax: 512.263.9799 | 2905 RR 620 North, Austin, TX 78734

www.SterlingRail.com • (512) 263-1953 • [email protected]

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