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Tempo (railcar)
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The Tempos are a fleet of 25 lightweight streamlined railway coaches built by Hawker Siddeley Canada for the Canadian National Railway in 1968. The cars were the centrepiece of a new set of intercity passenger trains in Southwestern Ontario. The fleet passed to Via Rail in 1978 and later saw use with the Ski Train, QIT-Fer et Titane, and the Algoma Central Railway.
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Tempo | |
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![]() Tempo cars in Via Rail service, 1981 | |
In service | 1968–present |
Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley Canada |
Number built | 25 |
Operators | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminum |
Power supply | 480 or 550 V HEP |
Braking system(s) | Outboard disc brakes |
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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