description GE P32AC-DM Overview
The GE P32AC-DM is a four-axle passenger locomotive built by GE Transportation for Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad. It can operate from its diesel engine or collect 750-volt direct current from an underrunning third rail, allowing trains to enter New York terminals where diesel operation is restricted. Introduced in the 1990s, it is chiefly used on intercity and commuter services reaching Manhattan from nonelectrified routes.
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What is special about the GE P32AC-DM?
The P32AC-DM can run from its diesel engine or collect 750-volt DC power from an underrunning third rail. This dual-mode ability lets trains enter New York terminals where diesel operation is restricted.
Which railroads used the GE P32AC-DM?
The locomotive was built for Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad. It is a four-axle passenger locomotive designed for routes that combine ordinary track with third-rail territory.
Why does the P32AC-DM use third-rail power in New York?
It can switch to 750-volt DC third-rail power when entering terminals where diesel exhaust is not allowed or practical. It can then return to diesel operation outside the electrified section.
Is the GE P32AC-DM a four-axle locomotive?
Yes. The P32AC-DM is a four-axle passenger locomotive built by GE Transportation, with both diesel and 750-volt DC third-rail capability.
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