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Amtrak puts out RFP for new and rebuilt locomotives.
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<p>The experience is that especially at higher speeds 3-axle trucks are not easier on the tracks. You remember Amtrak's experience with 3-axle HT-C trucks on the SDP40F? AFAIK the Blomberg truck is two axle and not suitable for 125 mph.</p> <p>BTW Deutsche Bahn (German Railway) eliminated 6-axle high speed locomotives from their roster and don't buy new ones for a reason.</p> <p>You need to find a 5,000 hp tier 4 certified diesel engine. Amtrak got along quite well with 2,200 gals fuel capacity on their P42.</p> <p>I don't know the Amtrak specification but the Siemens Charger and the EMD F125 already use inverters for HEP, no separate generator existing.<br />Regards, Volker</p>
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