6000-series (CTA)
| 6000-series | |
|---|---|
A two-car Ravenswood train made of a 6000-series pair in April 1966 | |
| In service | 1950–1992 |
| Manufacturer | St. Louis Car Company |
| Constructed | 1950–1959 |
| Entered service | 1950 |
| Number built | 720 |
| Number in service | 4 (in Heritage Fleet service) |
| Number preserved | 13 |
| Successor | 3200-series |
| Fleet numbers | 6001–6720 |
| Capacity | 47 (A unit), 51 (B unit) |
| Operators | Chicago Transit Authority, SEPTA |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 48 ft (14.63 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
| Height | 11 ft 10+1⁄8 in (3.61 m) |
| Entry | Level |
| Doors | 4 (2 per side) |
| Maximum speed | 50 mph (80 km/h) |
| Weight | 41,700 lb (18,900 kg) |
| Traction motors | 4 × GE 1220 or Westinghouse 1432 55 hp (41 kW) DC motor |
| Power output | 220 hp (160 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | Third rail, 600 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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The 6000-series was a series of "L" cars built between 1950 and 1959 by the St. Louis Car Company for the Chicago Transit Authority. A total of 720 cars were produced, and remained in operation on the "L" until 1992.