I'm surprised this announcement hasn't been talked up yet on the forums. From Nov. 7: http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/201 ... ar-ol.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
So 2020 will see a supplemental order of ALP45-DP's delivered, final retirement of all revenue Geeps (excluding the 7 Metro North units that roam the Main/Bergen en route to Port Jerv), and final retirement of all sub-4200 HP revenue power (excluding the MNRR Geeps & F40's) restricted from hauling MLV's.
That's a pretty big development.
NJ Transit's oldest locomotives, some of which have been on the tracks for almost 50 years, are on being put on the road to retirement.. . .
The GP-40P locomotives will be replaced by 17 "dual mode" engines, which are powered by either electricity or a diesel engine, officials said on Tuesday.
NJ Transit will putting together a change order for the dual modes in early 2018, said Steven Santoro, executive director.
NJ Transit has 35 dual mode locomotives in its fleet now. Buying more of them will give the agency more flexibility and will reduce delays due to mechanical breakdowns, Santoro said.
So 2020 will see a supplemental order of ALP45-DP's delivered, final retirement of all revenue Geeps (excluding the 7 Metro North units that roam the Main/Bergen en route to Port Jerv), and final retirement of all sub-4200 HP revenue power (excluding the MNRR Geeps & F40's) restricted from hauling MLV's.
That's a pretty big development.