EMD DM30AC locomotives

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EMD DM30AC locomotives are dual-mode diesel-electric locomotives built for the Long Island Rail Road, capable of operating in both diesel and third-rail electric modes to serve non-electrified and electrified territory.

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EMD DM30AC 0

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dual-mode diesel-electric locomotive
brakeType air brakes
category Electro-Motive Division locomotives NERFINISHED
Long Island Rail Road locomotives
diesel-electric passenger locomotives
dual-mode locomotives
controlType multiple-unit capable
countryOfOperation United States of America
surface form: United States
coupling standard AAR knuckle coupler
designedFor passenger service
push-pull operation
designedToComplyWith clearance restrictions in East River Tunnels
electricSystem 750 V DC third rail
fuelType diesel fuel
gauge standard gauge
hasCabConfiguration single cab
introducedFor Long Island Rail Road diesel territory access to Manhattan
manufacturer Electro-Motive Division NERFINISHED
notableFeature ability to operate in diesel mode away from third rail
ability to operate on third-rail electric power in tunnels and terminals
dual-mode capability
operator Long Island Rail Road
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
owner Long Island Rail Road NERFINISHED
powerOutput 3000 hp
approximately 2240 kW
powerType diesel-electric
third-rail electric
primaryRegionOfOperation New York NERFINISHED
railroad Long Island Rail Road NERFINISHED
railwayLineUsage LIRR Main Line NERFINISHED
LIRR Montauk Branch NERFINISHED
other LIRR diesel branches
routeUsage electrified territory
non-electrified territory
safetySystem cab signal compatible
serviceRole road passenger locomotive
serviceType commuter rail
trackGauge 1435 mm
tractionCurrentCollection contact shoe for third rail
tractionType AC traction
trainHeating head-end power
UICClassification Bo-Bo
usedFor service between non-electrified branches and electrified main lines
service into New York Penn Station via East River Tunnels
wheelArrangement B-B

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LIRR C3 coaches compatibleWith EMD DM30AC locomotives
subject surface form: LIRR C3 coach