The P42C is a Non-Powered Control Unit (cab car) converted by Amtrak from retired P42DC locomotives, with the first one converted in 2024. These retain their internal components for weight purposes.

P42DC. Following the successful introduction of the P40DC, GE unveiled the P42DC - the next production model in the Genesis series in 1996. It carried the same carbody but featured greater horsepower (4200) and improvements to overall electronics and microprocessor controls.

2012年4月9日 · For our viewing pleasure today, I present my sojourn into the cab of one of Amtrak's P42DC General Electric Genesis locomotives, #100. This engine is one of a hundred purchased by Amtrak and built in 1997, featuring 4,250 …

Each unit is equipped with a 4250 horsepower prime mover and DC Traction Motors. Among the other amenities are an LCD display in the cab which is set up more like a desk of sorts.

2025年1月15日 · The 9702 P42C cab car was taken all the way to Boston on the Lake Shore Ltd - Boston section, train 448 on Wednesday evening 1/1525. 9702 is a cab car created from P42DC and I'm guessing based on Googling, if it's like the the prototype unit 9700 released last fall, 9702 retains its prime mover and HEP generator? Home shop will be Rensselaer?

The P42DC, part of GENESIS Series I, succeeded the P40DC, boasting an engine output of 4,250 horsepower and a maximum speed of 110 mph. The P42DC can provide traction power or HEP, with tractive efforts and specifications that enhance its performance.

1993年7月9日 · The P42DC (GENESIS Series I) is the successor model to the P40DC. It has an engine output of 4,250 horsepower (3,170 kW) at 1,047 rpm, or 3,550 horsepower (2,650 kW) when running in HEP mode (900 rpm) with a 0 kW HEP load. as with the P40DC, traction horsepower in HEP mode decreases to 2,525 horsepower (1,880 …

2024年5月18日 · Looks like Amtrak has decided to at least test the idea of making P42s into cab cars. 9700 rolled out of Beech Grove with a fresh coat of Phase VII and a new number (it's believed to have been 184 previously, the original Phase IV heritage unit).

2021年8月27日 · We're of course going to see some leased/sold to commuter railroads like they have in the past along with the F40PHs, but do you think Amtrak will convert some/any of them to cab cars?

The P42DC is a passenger locomotive first built in 1996 to replace the F40PHs. VIA Rail received their P42DCs in 2001 as part of a tag-on order to Amtrak's final batch of P42DCs (units 121-207). This acquisition enabled Amtrak to commence the use of …