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This is a question we can play with a bit, triggered by the E-8 "what if" question.What specific qualities would you build into a modern, passenger locomotive?  What technology would you use, and how would you use it?  Just offhand, I would want a locomotive with the power capability of a GG-1 to haul a passenger train fast- but with the ability to pull a freight train, too.  I would want a locomotive that would not have to be turned to face forward.  I would want a locomotive that could use overhead wire, third rail, or run on it's own under diesel power.And the railfan in me says that we absolutely HAVE to have something that looks worthy of taking the consequences of a trespassing charge, just to get a telephoto lens shot.How do you think something like that would look?  How would you design your "dream" locomotive to be practical, economic, comfortable to operate, and efficient?
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