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Budd M3A - Metro-North Railroad
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Scenario: USA
Vehicle: Multiple Unit
Tags: Train, vehicle, passenger
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11 Jul, 2020 @ 3:08pm
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Budd M3A - Metro-North Railroad

Description
This mod adds the Budd M3A in its Metro-North Railroad configuration to Transport Fever 2. Introduced in 1968 as the “Metropolitan 1,” Budd’s M1 EMU rail car helped overhaul the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Agency’s aging, prewar fleet. The new design sought a middle ground between traditional rail service and rapid transit, ushering in a new era of commuting in the Tristate area.

Although superficially similar to its predecessor, the M3A represents a substantial upgrade in technical terms, boasting General Steel GSI 70 trucks and GE 1261 motors. Nearly 150 M3As remain in service along the Metro-North Railroad.

Technical Details:
- Top Speed: 100 mph
- Power: 1280 kW
- Traction: 340 kN
- Seats: 120
- Availability: 1984

This is my first attempt at modeling, texturing, and/or scripting anything whatsoever. Please keep that in mind. I need to thank YstlDystl, whose newspaper vending machine tutorial provided essential guidance. Very special thanks go to Maik, who held my hand through this entire process and endured more than three months of incessant (and often dumb) questions. You're indispensable, my friend. Most-special thanks, though, go to my partner, Chelsi, who supported me throughout despite my near-obsessive fixation on this stupid mod. She’s happy to have me back.

The mod’s GSI G70 bogies were provided by Maik (models) and Skyjoe (textures). They’re gratefully used here with permission.

Please note: in its current form, the train functions on diesel power so that an extra, third-rail mod isn’t required. I also recommend downloading the MOTRAS Project mod, which includes the correct, 1219mm platform.

Links to the entire Budd M1/M3 series:
- Budd M1 (Long Island Rail Road variant)
- Budd M1A (Metro-North variant)
- Budd M3 (Long Island Railroad variant)
- Budd M3A (Metro-North Railroad variant)

The reuse / publication of the files whether in a modified form or unchanged (in repaint's or similar) requires the express permission of the author.
Uploading this modification on other pages is not welcome.

Donations allow me to create more content and are always welcome.[paypal.me]
15 Comments
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moreno204 26 Sep, 2022 @ 9:14pm 
i love your stuff dude they run smooth even on a crowded map
moreno204 26 Sep, 2022 @ 9:13pm 
can we get a m7 also inthe works i love the old trians btu iwant to make some veriety onmy nhudson new haven and harlem likes like m7 and m8s and maybe some west of hudson train cars
Magic Cuboid 13 Aug, 2020 @ 9:39am 
@streek1975 the diesel power is a graphics compromise, because you can't have electric tracks in TF2 without overhead wiring, which MTA tracks do not have (they use a third rail).
streek1975 26 Jul, 2020 @ 3:22pm 
Works great, looks great. The only 2 things that need changing are the train is not a diesel powered vehicle, second using the cockpit view, you cannot see anything but a black window.
cion761 19 Jul, 2020 @ 1:47pm 
I LOVE YA!! THANK YOU!! Not to apply pressure, but PLEEEEEASE continue to make commuter trains, I'd LOVE to see some NYC subway stuff...it's (as were these) are LONG over due for TPF.
abe.sapperstein  [author] 13 Jul, 2020 @ 11:03am 
@coffeecat450 Feel free to friend/message me and we'll talk...
jayiscupid 12 Jul, 2020 @ 8:51pm 
OMG! Thank you! I have been waiting for some USA MUs.
Polaris 12 Jul, 2020 @ 7:34pm 
Omg, please do the M8! I have been praying to check the Steam Workshop and see it appear on here! <3 Awesome work by the way!! What a wonderful addition to the game!
coffeecat450 12 Jul, 2020 @ 2:06pm 
If we had specific requests, where would we be able to donate?
abe.sapperstein  [author] 12 Jul, 2020 @ 10:36am 
Thanks a ton, guys. I'm thrilled everyone seems to like these. It was a long, arduous process, but it seems to have have worth it.

@valdrex @simon I'll probably throw a pantograph and a red stripe on the M1A and release an M2/M4 before long. Regarding anything else, I'm not sure my partner is itching for me to dive into another major project just yet. If you want to donate, however, I might be able to change her mind...