| EMD F125 |
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| Specifications |
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| Power type |
Diesel-electric |
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| Builder |
Electro-Motive Diesel, Caterpillar, Inc., Progress Rail Services |
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| Order number |
10 plus 10 options |
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| Build date |
2015- |
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| AAR wheel arr. |
B-B |
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| UIC classification |
Bo′Bo′ |
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| Gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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| Length |
69 ft 0 in (21.03 m) |
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| Height |
14 ft 7 in (4.45 m) |
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| Axle load |
70,000 lb (31,751 kg) |
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| Locomotive weight |
280,000 lb (127,006 kg) |
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| Fuel type |
Diesel |
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| Fuel capacity |
1,800 US gal (6,800 l; 1,500 imp gal) Standard; larger tanks optional |
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| Prime mover |
Caterpillar C175-20 |
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| Engine RPM range |
600-1800 |
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| Engine type |
45° V20, four stroke cycle |
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| Aspiration |
Turbocharged |
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| Displacement |
105.8 liters (6,460 cu in) |
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| Traction motors |
Four EMD A2921 AC Motors |
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| Cylinders |
20 |
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| Cylinder size |
5.29 liters (323 cu in)[1] |
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| Transmission |
AC-DC-AC |
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| Multiple working |
AAR |
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| Top speed |
125 mph (201 km/h) (Service with 10 Cars) |
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| Power output |
4,700 hp (3,500 kW)@alternator; Nominal reductions at wheel rim depending on HEP draw
~3,200 hp (2,400 kW) at wheel rim w/ maximum possible HEP draw |
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| Tractive effort |
316 kN (71,000 lbf) Starting |
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Factor of
adhesion |
3.94 (25.4%) |
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| Train heating |
Locomotive supplied Head end power (inverters rated between 600-1050 kW) |
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| Locomotive brake |
Dynamic / Regenerative / Electropneumatic / Blend Brake |
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| Train brakes |
Electropneumatic |
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| Safety systems |
Crash Energy Management (CEM) Technology
Positive Train Control (PTC) |
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| Career |
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| Railroad(s) |
Metrolink (Southern California) |
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| Official name |
Spirit |
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The EMD F125 Spirit is a four-axle high speed passenger diesel locomotive to be manufactured by EMD. It is powered by a Caterpillar C175-20 diesel engine rated at 4,700 hp (3,500 kW). The locomotive will be capable of traveling at a maximum in service speed of 125 mph (201 km/h) pulling consists of up to 10 cars. It will be EMD's first new passenger locomotive since the F59PHI.
Several features include EPA Tier 4 emissions compliance, AC traction systems, extended range blend and dynamic brakes with HEP regeneration capabilities, advanced crash energy management (CEM) technology, and streamlined body design.[2]
Operators
Los Angeles commuter agency Metrolink is the first to order this locomotive, purchasing 10 with an option for 10 more. Cost is estimated at $129.4 million with delivery expected to commence in 2015.[3][4] The order was signed on May 31, 2013.[5]
References
External links
Diesel cab and cowl locomotives built by GM-EMD |
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Australia | |
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| United States |
More than 110 mph (177 km/h) | |
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| up to 110 mph (177 km/h) | |
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| up to 90 mph (145 km/h) | |
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| | Planned | |
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| | Equipment in use |
- AEM-7 (US)
- EMD F59PHI (US)
- P32AC-DM (US)
- P42DC (US)
- HHP-8 (US)
- VLocity 160 (Australia)
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| | Similar speed ranges | |
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