Siemens ACS-64

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Amtrak#600, USMd.Odenton_2014Feb08

Amtrak#642_In_Veterans_Livery, USCt.OldSayBrook_2015Sep12

The AmtrakCitySprinter6400=ACS64 is a 4PowerAxle=BoBo OverHeadLineElectric=OHLE 8600 hp=6400kw Lokomotive built in Sacramento USCa by Siemens. The design complies with AMTraK=AMTK + AmericanPublicTransitAssoc=APTA + FederalRailAdmin=FRA standards & specifications, including "Crash Worthiness": the mono body is designed to 800kLbs buff strength with FullWidth AntiClimbers and PushBack AARH\TightLock couplers, all part of the Crash Energy Management System. The initial design was a single cab end & later changed to have a cab at both ends.

Amtrak ordered 70 ACS64s, road numbers 600~670, for 2013~2016 delivery, as replacements for aging ElectroMotive.AEM7s (being scrapped or sold) & unreliable Bombardier.HHP8s (being returned to factory), to service NorthEastRegional=NER trains with AmFleet coaches. The Amtrak purchase complies with US government "Buy American" rules: parts from Siemens plants in USCa, USOh, USGa, USMs, & ~70 suppliers across the US are used. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) also ordered 13 ACS64s for 2018 delivery, with an option for 5 more units.

The ACS64 made its first revenue run 2014Feb07 as Amtrak NorthEast Regional Train 152. Siemens.ACS64~Amtrak#601 was leading Northeast Regional Train 188 during a wreck at Philadelphia USPA on 2015May12, killing 8 & injuring >200: Amtrak#601 is now withdrawn & being scavenged for spare parts. Amtrak#627 was damaged in a 2016 collision with a backhoe at Chester USPa.

Gallery

Pics

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Vids

• Amtrak#601, Acceptance_Tests, USCo.Pueblo\TTCI
• Amtrak#601, Even_More_Tests, USCo.Pueblo\TTCI
• Amtrak#627, Departure, USNY.NewYork\PennStation

Refs

• http://web.archive.org/web/20190131185139/http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150901000731/obts/images/9/9f/2013.xBBx~LOxx.AARx_1m435~0020m32_Siem.CS64.PDF
• http://web.archive.org/web/20160409145928/http://w3.usa.siemens.com/mobility/us/en/interurban-mobility/rail-solutions/locomotives/Documents/Amtrak_DataSheet_2013_LR.pdf
• http://web.archive.org/web/20180325183535/http://www.apta.com/previousmc/rail/previous/2012/papers/Papers/Ward-D-The-New-Siemens-High-Speed-ACS64-Electric-Locomotive.pdf
• http://inr.synapticdigital.com/siemens/NewAmtrakCars
• http://www.railwayage.com/index.php/passenger/high-performance/amtrak-acs-64-testing-under-way.html
• http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2015/05/septa-inks-$154-million-order-for-new-siemens-locomotives
• http://web.archive.org/web/20190131185701/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrak_Cities_Sprinter
• http://web.archive.org/web/20181231204340/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Regional