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PATH L1
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by 4400Washboard
Since you say work motor, I'm thinking that it's a Kawasaki PA4. The only other 2 possible things it could be is a H&M K-car (But I'm pretty sure all those are scrapped now) or a specific locomotive that PATH uses every now and then. I remember seeing a photo of it at the NJT Hoboken Terminal with some PA cars and Comet 1s.
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by amtrakhogger
The L1 is dual mode work train train locomotive that can run as a straight diesel electric or run on 3rd rail. IIRC, it can also move on battery power. Path aquired the unit new in late 80's or early 90's. I do not remember who the built the loco.
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by 25Hz
amtrakhogger wrote:The L1 is dual mode work train train locomotive that can run as a straight diesel electric or run on 3rd rail. IIRC, it can also move on battery power. Path aquired the unit new in late 80's or early 90's. I do not remember who the built the loco.So that's what's been sitting up in that yard near the portal all those times, interesting!!
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by R36 Combine Coach
L1 is based at Harrison Shop. It has appeared at the 2000, 2001, 2002 (and possibly 1998) Hoboken Festivals.
Most recently it has been coupled to a set of PA4s on the west side of Harrison Yard, next to the NEC main line.
Most recently it has been coupled to a set of PA4s on the west side of Harrison Yard, next to the NEC main line.
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by 25Hz
When i've seen it, there were cars, often 3-5 of them hooked onto it. Two flat car, and an old pa1 was the usual. 
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