https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M8_(railcar)
The M8 is an electric multiple unit railroad car built by Kawasaki for use on the Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line and the CTrail Shore Line East.The fleet of 471 cars first entered service in 2011, replacing the M2, M4 and M6 cars, which entered service in 1973, 1987 and 1994, respectively. An additional 60-car order is currently finishing delivery in response to increased ridership and

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/connecticut-replaces-diesel-shore-line-east-trains-with-electric-multiple-unit-equipment/
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — With little fanfare, the Connecticut Department of Transportation has turned its Shore Line East commuter service over to Kawasaki M8 electric multiple unit cars, replacing diesel-powered trains using former Virginia Rail Express Mafersa coaches. The EMUs began to cover all trains today (Tuesday, May 24) on the service between New Haven and New London, Conn., under a new

https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php/Kawasaki_M8
Length. 85'. Width. 10' 6". Track gauge. 4' 8.5". The M8 is type of electric multiple unit (EMU) manufactured by Kawasaki Rail Car for the Metro-North Commuter Railroad. The cars began production in 2009 and are meant to replace much of the older fleet. The M8 cars are currently used on the New Haven Line.

https://electrek.co/2022/05/25/m8-electric-trains-replace-diesel-trains-on-connecticuts-shore-line-east-line/
The M8 is able to pick up 750 V DC power from bottom-contact third rail. The overhead wire is at 25 kV AC (60 Hz) power from catenary for operation along the Shore Line East route. The M8 rail car

https://www.railroadjunction.net/locomotives-detail.php?locoID=kawasaki-m8-emu-japan
The M8 is a Japanese Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by Kawasaki in Nebraska for American East Coast service. The type began operation in 2011 and continues today (2024), the series selected to succeed an aging line of M2, M4, and M6 EMUs. A total of 471 cars were built by the company with 223 of these being "married" pairs (permanently

https://locomotive.fandom.com/wiki/Kawasaki_M8
The Kawasaki M8 is an electric multiple unit railcar built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the Metro-North Commuter Railroad (MNCR). It is primarily used on Metro-North's new Haven Line that runs between New Haven Union Station, in New Haven, Connecticut and, Grand Central Terminal, in New York City, New York. Metro-North needed a new unit for revenue service, as their current fleet of M2, M4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjL7pfXzS1c
READ:It's been a long time coming, but the M8s have finally made there way onto the SLE trains. Several dedicated pairs have been allotted for the service, a

https://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/just-ticket-shore-line-east-debuts-zero-carbon-electric-trains
The Kawasaki M8 electric trains, which began service for Metro-North New Haven line in 2011, have no carbon emissions and are faster and have more amenities for riders compared to the diesel

https://www.railwaypro.com/wp/mta-orders-kawasaki-m8-rail-cars/
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approved an order for at least 60, and up to a total of 94 additional new M8 rail cars from Kawasaki Rail Car Inc. The new vehicles, designed to be enabled with Positive Train Control, will be put into operation on Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line.

https://www.facebook.com/KawasakiM8EMU/
Kawasaki M8 EMU. 1,317 likes · 7 talking about this. The M8 is an electric multiple unit (EMU) rail car built by Kawasaki for use primarily on the New Haven Line of the Metro-North Railroad in the

https://www.energytech.com/emobility/article/21243090/connecticut-transitions-to-kawasaki-m8-electric-trains-on-shore-line-east-route
The M8 EMU trains have been in service on the New Haven Line for more than 10 years. Using electric trains on both the New Haven Line and SLE also holds the promise of future service improvements. Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti added that the transition to the new trains was a group effort of the CTDOT, Amtrak, Metro

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro-North_Railroad_rolling_stock
M8 draw power from third rail, both over- and under-running, or 12.5 kV 60 Hz and 25 kV 60 Hz AC catenary. Builder and model Photo Build year Year rebuilt ... Kawasaki M8s 650 V DC third rail under-running & 12.5 kV 60 Hz AC catenary Largely replaced by M8s in 2015, all replaced in 2018.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Canaan_Branch
Beginning in March 2011, the newly delivered Kawasaki M8 railcars started running in revenue service along the branch, and eventually took over operation from the older Budd M2 railcars. In contrast with the main New Haven Line, the branch is entirely single-tracked except for the storage tracks at New Canaan , and there are frequent grade

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/news-photo-changes-coming-for-shore-line-east/
The qualifying runs between New Haven and Old Saybrook, Conn., are reportedly in preparation for use of the M8s on Connecticut's Shore Line East commuter line between New Haven and New London, Conn. Amtrak provides the crews for the Shore Line East service. Follow Trains News Wire for more information as it becomes available.

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-dot-new-rail-cars-hartford-line-18287759.php
On Wednesday, Gov. Ned Lamont's administration announced plans to purchase 60 brand-new coaches from French train manufacturer Alstom to replace CTrail's aging diesel fleet along the Hartford and New Haven branch lines. The $315 million deal will provide the first modern rail fleet for the Hartford Line since commuter rail service returned to

https://forums.auran.com/threads/kawasaki-m8-in-the-works.83292/
New member. Dec 22, 2011. #1. I am working on a new project that will go along with my major tri state area route. In Sketchup Pro 8, I am making the Kawasaki M8's. I just got the texturing for the front of the car done, using it as a guide, and some technical drawings and blueprints from an LIRR M7. I am so proud to be working on these.

https://electrek.co/guides/electric-locomotive/
Kawasaki M8 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) electric trains began to run on Connecticut's Shore Line East this week. Expand Expanding Close

https://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/258647/manuals/Metro-North%20Kawasaki%20M8%20Manual.pdf?t=1560947988
The M8 is a dual voltage electric multiple unit which can run 12.5kV AC from over head lines or from 750V DC from third rail. It was designed and built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries to replace the fleet of ageing M2s, M4s and M6s used on the New Haven Line section of the Metro-North Railroad.

http://islandmodelworks.com/M2.html
M6's are the same as the M2's but with a center car. The M6's were also used on the New Haven line and are made up of "triplets". The three car set features; One piece bodies. Chassis with detail cast in place. Trucks. Price:$214.99. Please allow up to 12 weeks for shipment.

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Visit a dealer to see the engineering and quality that goes into each motorcycle, ATV, side by side, Jet Ski personal watercraft, and Electric Balance Bike.

https://www.ironmikesmotorcycleshop.com/pages/dyno-tuning
Offers Dyno tuning services in house for your high performance motorcycle. With today's fuel injected and carbureted motorcycles, tuning using our state of the art dynamometer and dyno room gives a controlled environment. With clean circulating air to simulate on-track conditions, this allows repeatability between runs and precise tuning.

https://www.klrforum.com/threads/near-knoxville-tn.67049/
Just bought my 1st klr. Looking for some riding buddies. Ive been living here for 2 years and havent explored alot. Im excited to hit the smokey mountain back roads.

https://www.midstatemotorsports.net/
Conveniently located in Cookeville, Tennessee, Mid-State Motorsports offers both the newest models along with many pre-owned models. Our location is complete with service, parts and finance departments. Give us a call at 931-528-5504 or come in and visit our friendly, reliable, and experienced staff between the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday