by MACTRAXX
R3:
Good thought about SEPTA placing an add-on order for multilevel MU cars as a S4 replacement...
This may be a even better option over ordering cars that will add to the S5 type...
The entire RDG side power supply needs to be upgraded if there is any possibility of operating more RDG
side push pull trains when SEPTA gets their ACS64 locomotives. Remember it is the high electric current/
amperage draw that locomotives need - far higher then MU cars - that is the problem there and it will take
more then upgrading the Wayne Junction and Jenkintown substations for any added push pull trains over
and above the current RDG power system limitations which I believe are two trainsets at any given time in
full power and in full use (HEP,etc.) Deadhead trains to Fern Rock and the Jenkintown Layoff track are not
included as they are stored there daytime on weekdays.
MACTRAXX
Good thought about SEPTA placing an add-on order for multilevel MU cars as a S4 replacement...
This may be a even better option over ordering cars that will add to the S5 type...
The entire RDG side power supply needs to be upgraded if there is any possibility of operating more RDG
side push pull trains when SEPTA gets their ACS64 locomotives. Remember it is the high electric current/
amperage draw that locomotives need - far higher then MU cars - that is the problem there and it will take
more then upgrading the Wayne Junction and Jenkintown substations for any added push pull trains over
and above the current RDG power system limitations which I believe are two trainsets at any given time in
full power and in full use (HEP,etc.) Deadhead trains to Fern Rock and the Jenkintown Layoff track are not
included as they are stored there daytime on weekdays.
MACTRAXX
EXPRESS TRAIN TO NEW YORK PENN STATION-NO JAMAICA ON THIS TRAIN-PLEASE STAND CLEAR OF THE CLOSING TRAIN DOORS