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by Backshophoss
Might have been built on a MP-15 underframe.
The Land of Enchantment is not Flyover country!
by glennk419
It's definitely built on an EMD frame with Type B trucks, SW/MP cab and EMD fuel tank. It also sports an Alco RS-3 type cooling fan. Talk about the ultimate hybrid.
Glenn
by R36 Combine Coach
Reminds me of NJT's MP20 switchers rebuilt from GP40FHs, though they have nothing of their GP40 character left since stripped and built new from frame/platform up.
Since my friend continues to chain smoke nonstop, she is probably an Alco.
by deandremouse
Just like NYNJ Rails it looks like they built them off an early GP Frame (GP9/10/11 something like that)
-DeAndre W.
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by South Jersey Budd
80 was tested today pulling a push pull set to Frazer Yard and return. The manufacturer had to repair a few defects found in previous test runs. Not sure if it passed this time and is "officially" accepted by SEPTA.