Arrow (railcar)

Arrow (railcar)
New Jersey Transit train led by Arrow III #1327 pulls into the Far Hills station.

The Jersey Arrow is a type of electric multiple unit (EMU) railcar developed for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and used through successive commuter operators in New Jersey, through to New Jersey Transit. Three models were built but only the third is in use today. The series is similar to SEPTA's Silverliner series, but include center doors among other differences in details.

Arrow I

The first series of Arrows (known as PRR MP85s) were built in 1968-69 by the St. Louis Car Company, based on the SEPTA Silverliner III class; 35 were built. After the delivery of Arrow IIs, all cars were stored out of service in the mid 1970s.

They were converted into locomotive-hauled coaches called Comet IBs by in 1987-89 by Morrison Knudsen. The rebuilt Comet IBs remained in service until 2008, with some now leased or sold.

Arrow II

The second series (1234-1303), consisting of 70 cars, was built in 1975 by the Budd Company, similar in design to the Silverliner IV class now used by SEPTA. They were retired by 1997.

Arrow III

The Arrow IIIs were built in 1978 by Budd and General Electric. They consist of 100 married pairs (1334-1533) and 30 single cars (1304-1333). They were rebuilt between 1992 and 1995, allowing for their continued use as of 2011.


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