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Posted by WillD on Tue Nov 24 02:32:45 2015, in response to Should the MTA get the ACS-64?, posted by Hamilton Express on Mon Nov 23 20:13:48 2015. Yes, absolutely. But not necessarily the ACS64. If there's one thing Siemens is good at, it's designing locomotives for multiple power systems. Building a locomotive which can draw power from the 3rd rail at 750vdc or catenary at somewhere between 11 and 25kv and 25 to 60hz should not present a problem. Ditto Bombardier, so invite BBD in to design a multisystem Traxx locomotive which suits the LIRR or MNRR's needs as well. Then complete the electrification of the LIRR's diesel lines with high voltage OHLE and have these ACS64U4, or P160MS2e as the case may be, locomotives haul the C3 coaches once the wire's hot and the troublesome DE/DM30ACs have been retired. Then you just have to cancel the M9s, and put out an RFI for an AC/DC EMU which will fit within the ESA tubes. Over time the LIRR can be reelectrified to high voltage AC power. |
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