from PRII document : ( the P32acdm weight is 271 000 lbs)
Siemens is the manufacturer selected to construct the PRIIA Diesel-Electric Passenger
Locomotive, named the Charger, which has a maximum speed of 125 MPH. Siemens advised
that, using the PRIIA Charger locomotive as a base (at 272,000 pounds), the addition of the DC
3rd rail gear and electrical equipment would result in a DM locomotive which would be heavier
(at 291,500 pounds) and 3 feet longer. The DM locomotive would not exceed the P2 force of
82,000 pounds on the rail at 110 MPH; however, at 125 MPH the P2 force limit would be
exceeded. The addition of a notable and useful on-board energy storage would add an
additional 15,000 pounds. The Siemens Charger locomotive meets EPA Tier 4 emissions
standards.
If Conductors are in charge, why are they promoted to be Engineer???
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