Njt Alp46a For A Future Loco Pack....

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  1. Blacknred81

    Blacknred81 Well-Known Member

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    So, given DTG's recent track record of reusing alot of locos in these loco packs that have appeared recently, why not suggest the ALP46A for the New York - Trenton route?
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    The ALP46a's were ordered in 2008 after the original ALP46's. The ALP46a's have a higher top speed of 125mph instead of the 100mph of the original ALP46's. NJT ordered 27 of them and took option of 9 additional units, numbered 4629-4664. The 46a's also have newer tech in them, and output more power at rail at 7500hp vs the 7108 of the 46's.

    The NJT has 2 ALP46a's painted in special liveries.

    The 1st is 4636. In 2019 this loco was painted up in a Pennsylvania Railroad livery to celebrate the railroads 40th anniversary (Along side 2 other heritage units)
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    The 2nd loco is 4609, the "Ride With Pride" loco. Only thing is this is a sponsored wrap, so DTG may not include it due to Hackensack Meridian Health paying for it.
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    Given the use of the CSX SD40, the ATSF F7, the UP Heritage SD70ACe's, and the BNSF SD70ACe, I wouldn't be surprised if this happened at some point, and DTG sold it to try and populate the NYT timetable.....
     
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  2. rennekton#1349

    rennekton#1349 Well-Known Member

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    The alp46a and alp46 are different from each. Different physics, sounds, modeling differences, so I don't think it would count as an gameplay pack loco dlc. There's many changes required for it. It would be a loco dlc like the acela or come with its own route and layer in. But I don't think think it fits the criteria of being a $5 enhancement pack dlc.
     
  3. driverwoods#1787

    driverwoods#1787 Well-Known Member

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    Bring it on and as a bonus add-in Arrow III the NJ transit EMU in my profile picture with ALP-46A Comet IV Comet V. Comet IV 5244 picture is from RVL Annandale Station
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    That way you have NJ transit commuter pack
     

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