by pateljones
I believe only NJTransit bought this locomotive? I’m wondering why no other company bought PL42s. We’re they bad problem engines? Are they still in service?
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by DutchRailnut
still in service , but poorly thought out most other commuter agencies have no use for them , as they are to high and do not have dual mode capability.
If Conductors are in charge, why are they promoted to be Engineer???
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by pateljones
DutchRailnut wrote:still in service , but poorly thought out most other commuter agencies have no use for them , as they are to high and do not have dual mode capability.Dutch, were they ever rebuilt? Can they be rebuilt or are there no parts because there is so few of these PL-42s.
by DutchRailnut
its EMD in a Alstom body .
If Conductors are in charge, why are they promoted to be Engineer???
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by Fan Railer
NJT has a habit of customizing everything they buy to the point where it makes no sense for any other agency to use the same equipment. When the PLs arrived on property, they were plagued with software problems and teething issues.
Fast forward to today, and NJT is getting rid of most of them with the new ALP-45A order. They have not seen a major rebuild, and likely won't. I've heard from crews that they ride like garbage at speed lol.
Fast forward to today, and NJT is getting rid of most of them with the new ALP-45A order. They have not seen a major rebuild, and likely won't. I've heard from crews that they ride like garbage at speed lol.