Considering the LIRR's shortage of diesel equipment and the popularity of it's dual mode runs, what is stopping the LIRR from ordering a special run of ALP-45DPs from Bombardier equipped with 750v DC gear?
This locomotive obviously fits in Penn Station, and savings could be realized by ordering at least a semi-off the shelf locomotive, using the existing car body, prime movers and controls, and simply swapping out the electric gear.
Is this more technically difficult than a layman like myself would imagine? Or is the railroad just not interested in spending the money, even though it's current diesel fleet is sorely lacking?
This locomotive obviously fits in Penn Station, and savings could be realized by ordering at least a semi-off the shelf locomotive, using the existing car body, prime movers and controls, and simply swapping out the electric gear.
Is this more technically difficult than a layman like myself would imagine? Or is the railroad just not interested in spending the money, even though it's current diesel fleet is sorely lacking?