The Four-Car Type IV MAX Train

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Uploaded by on Jun 19, 2010

(Or, not a good afternoon for TriMet employees and customers.)

Full write-up here: http://portlandtransport.com/archives/2010/06/the_four-car_ty.html

At the start of rush hour on June 18th, 2010, a relatively-new Type IV MAX train experienced mechanical problems at the NE 60th MAX station. The electrical and/or software problem caused the brakes to engage whenever the train attempted to move forward. A number of solutions were attempted to move the train to a nearby station where it could be placed out of the way on a siding. I live nearby and received the rider alerts via email and decided to check it out with my camera...

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  • Great video -- Thanks for documenting this, it goes a long way to show the public what the employees do to restore service.

  • Great Catch! I was so glad I ducked out of work a few minutes early that day to barely avoid this...

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