Long Island #200

#200 is the world's first all aluminum passenger car, and was built as a joint project between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Aluminum Company of America. (ALCOA)

Built in 1932, #200 was also the world's first double-decker passenger car.

The Long Island was always looking to increase their passenger capacity. At the time #200 was built, the solution was to build a coach who's floor is actually mounted half way up the side of the car. On either side of the car, there are two facing bench seats which are elevated. Between these pairs of elevated seats there are another pair of seats that are located in a step down. Every seating area on the coach has a double window, so every passenger has a view. #200 and the following fleet of double-decked cars could hold 132 passengers.

Being the prototype, #200 was not equipped with control stands or traction motors. This car was designated as class T-62 when in service for the LIRR.

Car #200 is on display next to the restoration site in Riverhead.


The Railroad Museum of Long Island
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