1992 P32AC-DM GENESIS Series Passenger Locomotive

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Metro North is retiring Genesis locomotive #226 model P32AC-DM. The locomotive is in good condition and described as running....but must be inspected by the buyer for confirmation.....NO mechanical inquiries. Questions will not be replied to. Anyone who would like to inspect the locomotive please contact me to register for the ONE TIME viewing scheduled for SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 at 10:00AM. Please call Anthony "Tony" Bak at 862-763-3280 or email me at anbak@mnr.org to get registered and access the property. NO walks ins. Inspection will be at the Metro North Harmon Yard in Croton NY 10520. PPE must be worn. Hard Hat, safety vest, safety glasses, and boots must be worn on property. The locomotive is sold "AS IS WHERE IS", and Metro North offers no guarantee or warranty. Buyers are responsible to inspect prior to bidding for best determination of condition. Fuel is DIESEL. The tank has approximately 1000 gallons of fuel in it. Metro North will not remove the fuel. Historical Information The P32AC-DM (GENESIS Series 2,short for "Passenger, 3,200 hp (2,400 kW), Alternating Current, Dual Mode") was developed for both Amtrak and Metro-North. They can be powered either by their diesel prime mover or for a short duration via electricity from a 750 volt third rail. The third rail shoes are used on the over-running third rail into Penn Station for Amtrak units and the under-running third rail into Grand Central Terminal for Metro-North. The P32AC-DM is rated at 3,200 horsepower (2,390 kW), 2,900 horsepower (2,160 kW) when supplying HEP, and is geared for a maximum speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Tractive effort is rated at 275.8 kN (62,000 lbf) of starting effort from zero to 14 mph (23 km/h) and 113.43 kN (25,500 lbf) of continuous effort at 40 mph (64 km/h) given wheel power of 2,700 horsepower (2,010 kW). Unlike the other Genesis variants, the P32AC-DM uses AC (alternating current) traction motors rather than DC (direct current) motors and has a smaller 12-cylinder prime mover instead of a 16-cylinder. All Genesis locomotives provide head-end power (HEP) to the train via an alternator or inverter powered by the main engine. This system delivers a maximum output of 800 kilowatts (1,100 hp), capable of powering up to 16 Superliner railcars. The P32AC-DM is only used on services operating north from New York City, where diesel emissions through its two fully enclosed main terminal stations are prohibited. Third rail use is limited; it can only be used for about 10 minutes due to thermal limitations. Metro-North's P32AC-DM's only use electric mode in the 4 miles of tunnel leading to Grand Central Terminal, and use diesel elsewhere even if third rail is available. This is in contrast to the new Siemens SC-42DM, which use electric mode everywhere third rail is available. This information was taken from the Wikipedia page for information purposes. GE GENESIS (P32 / P40 / P42) Diesel-Electric Locomotive