Siemens ACS-64

Siemens ACS-64
Amtrak ACS-64 No. 600 with the Crescent in 2021
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderSiemens Mobility
Order numberAmtrak: 70
SEPTA: 15 (option for 3 additional)
Build dateAmtrak: 2012–2016
SEPTA: 2015–2018
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
TrucksSiemens model SF4
Wheel diameter43.98 in (1,117 mm) (new)
40.98 in (1,041 mm) (worn)
Minimum curve249.3 ft (76 m)
Wheelbase32 ft 5.8 in (9.9 m)
(bogie center distance)
Length66 ft 8 in (20,320 mm)
Width9 ft 9+12 in (2,984 mm)
Height12 ft 6 in (3,810 mm) (excluding pantograph)
Axle load54,250 lb (24,610 kg)
Adhesive weight100%
Loco weight215,537 lb (97,766 kg)
Electric system/sOverhead line;
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motors3-phase, AC, fully suspended, Siemens built (Norwood, Ohio)
Head end power1,000 kW (1,340 hp) 3-phase, 60 Hz, 480 VAC, 1,000 kVA
TransmissionPinion Hollow Shaft Drive w/ Partially Suspended Gearboxes
MU workingYes
Loco brakeRegenerative braking, NYAB Electro-Pneumatic Cheek Mounted Disk Brakes
Train brakesElectro-pneumatic[1]
Safety systemsFRA standards
ACSES II[2]
Performance figures
Maximum speed125 mph (201 km/h) Service
135 mph (217 km/h) Design[3]
Power output6,400 kW (8,600 hp) Maximum (short-time)
5,000 kW (6,700 hp) Continuous
Tractive effortStarting:
72,000 lbf (320 kN)
Short-time:
61,000 lbf (270 kN) @ 53.5 mph (86 km/h)
26,000 lbf (115 kN) @ 125 mph (200 km/h)
Continuous:
63,000 lbf (282 kN) @ 40 mph (64 km/h)
20,000 lbf (89 kN) @ 125 mph (200 km/h)
Factor of adh.2.99 (33.4%)
Brakeforce34,000 lbf (150 kN), 6,700 hp (5,000 kW) Maximum[4]
Career
OperatorsAmtrak, SEPTA
Numbers
NicknamesSprinters
Delivered2013-2018 [5]
First runFebruary 7, 2014 with Amtrak
Sources:[6] except where noted

The Siemens ACS-64, or Amtrak Cities Sprinter, is an electric locomotive designed by Siemens Mobility for use on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and the Keystone Corridor in the northeastern United States. The design was based on locomotives Siemens created for use in Europe and Asia, but with changes to comply with American standards. The ACS-64 is built at the Siemens factory in Florin, California, located outside of Sacramento.

The first 70 locomotives were built for Amtrak to replace the railroad's fleet of aging AEM-7 and unreliable HHP-8 locomotives. The first ACS-64 entered service in February 2014 and deliveries continued until August 2016.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in Southeastern Pennsylvania operates a fleet of 15 ACS-64s since August 2018, on the agency's Regional Rail Lines.

  1. ^ Amtrak (February 15, 2011). "PRIIA Specifications for single level cars" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
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  3. ^ "Siemens AG bags $466-mn order from US railroad company Amtrak". domain-b.com. October 29, 2010. Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  4. ^ "ACS-64 Info Graphic and Fact Sheet" (PDF). Siemens. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 11, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
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  6. ^ "Amtrak City Sprinter Class ACS64 Electric Locomotive For Amtrak's North East Corridor (NEC) High Speed Passenger Service" (PDF). Siemens AG Infrastructure & Cities Sector Rail Systems Division. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 13, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2013.