to save on fuel costs and maintenance, cant they just run it to grand central on third rail?
jfsa380 1 year ago
they still use third rail there?
grvolans 1 year ago
Doesn't sound like they're starting the locomotive, but rather taking it out of "no mode" and switching it into "diesel mode". "No mode" idles the engine at around 300 rpm and provides no HEP to the coaches.
FL9AC 2 years ago 5
to save on fuel costs and maintenance, cant they just run it to grand central on third rail?
jfsa380 1 year ago
they still use third rail there?
grvolans 1 year ago
Doesn't sound like they're starting the locomotive, but rather taking it out of "no mode" and switching it into "diesel mode". "No mode" idles the engine at around 300 rpm and provides no HEP to the coaches.
FL9AC 2 years ago 5