The development of a dual mode locomotive is welcomed news for riders of the North Jersey Coast Line. Such motive power will make a single seat ride between Bay Head and New York Penn Station a reality.
Original third rail installed by PRR as part of its Manhattan Transfer electrification project remained in the North River Tunnels after conversion to catenary operation. The third rail was used to supply power to MOW trains. It turned out these trains were the last bastion for two traction classics. They were the initially the responsibility of the remaining DD1's. Upon retirement of the last DD1, a former NYC T-motor was transferred to NYP for this operation. During the 70's, you could often spot the T-motor and its train sitting on a siding just west of NYP.
Bob
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