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Date: 04/06/21 18:45
NJ Transit's new dual mode locomotives get a photo op
Author: Lackawanna484

NJ,com has a short article about the press preview at Newark Penn. The first of the new ALP45DP locomotives was inspected by the Governor. The new model will replace the unique PL42AC. Pictures.

Likely paywall  https://www.nj.com/traffic/2021/04/gov-murphy-checks-out-the-little-engine-that-could-improve-nj-transits-reliability.html

https://abc7ny.com/nj-transit-dual-power-locomotives-travel-newark-penn-station/10492149/

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Date: 04/06/21 21:31
Re: NJ Transit's new dual mode locomotives get a photo op
Author: MojaveBill

Another dimwit who doesn't know the difference between a locomotive and a train...

Bill Deaver
Tehachapi, CA

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Date: 04/07/21 05:29
Re: NJ Transit's new dual mode locomotives get a photo op
Author: pdt

Classic NJ.....You dont question my waste and corruption (replacing 15 year old engines) , and I wont question yours.

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Date: 04/07/21 06:48
Re: NJ Transit's new dual mode locomotives get a photo op
Author: joemvcnj

They still have some 40 year old EMD's to replace. I don't know how many GP40's and AL-42's they have. 
These locos cost $11 million each for a capability they do not need. A regular diesel would cost $7 million. So they spent $100 more than they need to have, just to standardize and have total flexibility. Could they have gotten a simplified ALP45 without the catenary capability ?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/07/21 08:08 by joemvcnj.

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Date: 04/07/21 13:59
Re: NJ Transit's new dual mode locomotives get a photo op
Author: PRR1361

One-seat service into Penn Station on more lines. Replacing 30 and 40 year old diesels.

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Date: 04/07/21 16:47
Re: NJ Transit's new dual mode locomotives get a photo op
Author: joemvcnj

PRR1361 Wrote:
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> One-seat service into Penn Station on more lines.
> Replacing 30 and 40 year old diesels.

Not true until new tunnels get built. 

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