Both RL1000As at a SEPTA Yard. Photo Credit: Simon Skymba

The RL1000A is the least powerful of the RL series of Republic engines. There isn’t much to say other than they were built sometime around Republic’s Formation in the 1980s. SEPTA owns 2 units, numbered 60 and 61.

Technical Specifications

General Info	-
Prime Mover	Caterpillar 3508 (x2)
Horsepower	1400 (septa is gay istfg)
Truck Type	Blomberg B
Axles	4
Traction Motors	4
Minimum Weight	238,000 lbs
Maximum Weight	275,000 lbs
Model Base Speed	65 MPH
Top Speed	65, 70, or 86 MPH

Electrical System	-
Generator Max Current	8000 Amps (WHAT THE FUCK)
Max TM Current	1500 Amps
Max Continuous TM Current	900 Amps
Traction Motor Type	DC
Adhesion	25%
Transition Mode	Automatic with no Selector
Transition Groups	1
Transition Shunts	1
Generator Transition	No
Traction Control	ETC
Dynamic Braking Mode	no
DB Max Current	N/A
DB Max Continuous Current	N/A
Blended Braking	No

Miscellaneous	-
Head-End Power (HEP)	Yes
HEP Power Consumption	200 ⚠️
HEP Standby/Run Mode	N4, N8
Load Ramp Speed	2 Amps/Tick ⚠️
TM Overload Protection	No
Start Mode	Fully Automatic Start
Air Brake Schedule	26-L
Compressor CFM	159 (Atlas GAR37 @ 2750 RPM)
Main Air Reservoir	35 Cubic Feet ⚠️