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Posted by WillD on Wed Feb 25 13:38:57 2009, in response to Re: BL-20G's For The LIRR ?, posted by Chris R16/R2730 on Wed Feb 25 13:22:11 2009. Having two incompatible power sources creates flexibility problems and would cost millions in new rolling stock.They have the same number of incompatible power systems today. Over time as the pure DC EMUs are retired in due time and replaced by multivoltage AC/DC EMUs the system would become completely flexible. The initial rolling stock costs could be far less than that required for a third rail extension by buying AC/DC locomotives to haul the C3s. Third rail extensions can use any of the existing stock on the roster right now. But they will need to buy new cars to allow for the additional trains and passengers the extension will bring. Those new cars will displace perfectly usable C3s well before the end of their useful lifetimes. |
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