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25 kV is the way
Author: Clem
Date: 03-24-2024 - 13:36
Fun fact: Caltrain's 25 kV EMUs are rated at 9400 hp. Do not attempt with fossil fuels.
For freight, it would make sense to develop an electric B-unit by transforming numerous six-axle diesel locomotives that will otherwise be retired for not meeting California's emissions mandate. Tear out the prime mover, replace it with a 25 kV transformer, and wire up new MU receptacles to supply two other diesel units with traction power. With minor mods, you get a three-unit lashup with 18 axles, half a million pounds of starting tractive effort, 12000 hp under the wire, with the ability to continue spewing diesel exhaust when operating off-wire outside California.
For freight, it would make sense to develop an electric B-unit by transforming numerous six-axle diesel locomotives that will otherwise be retired for not meeting California's emissions mandate. Tear out the prime mover, replace it with a 25 kV transformer, and wire up new MU receptacles to supply two other diesel units with traction power. With minor mods, you get a three-unit lashup with 18 axles, half a million pounds of starting tractive effort, 12000 hp under the wire, with the ability to continue spewing diesel exhaust when operating off-wire outside California.
