Charging In Harlem. On the overnight of January 17-18, 2025, MTA Metro-North Railroad/Siemens SC42-DM, MNCW 302, was out testing on the road. This dual mode locomotive is one of 33 on order to start to replace the railroad's General Electric P32s. Though similar to the all diesel design of the SC-44 and ALC-42, these locomotives also had to go to the testing center in Pueblo, Colorado for full evaluation before delivery to Metro-North. The locomotives are much quieter than their predecessors, and also significantly more fuel efficient while providing more power. On this night the train operated both in diesel mode and at least one trip in electric (third rail) mode. While the (present) GE P32AC-DM fleet changes from electric to diesel mode around the Harlem-125 Street Station, MNR has stated that this locomotive is designed to operate on third rail to the Croton Harmon area, where electrification ends. The train is seen sitting at the Harlem-125 Street Station in New York, New York.

Full resolution pics and prints: https://www.riverrailphoto.com/mnrsc42dm/e390e810a

YouTube Videos of SC-42DM:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLulDlhUgESnK3RNXSg9GJPd9xLVyjT2Lv

More SC42-DM pics:
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