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.

Aug 1, 2013 · New Siemens locomotive ACS-64 #601 for Amtrak. Acceleration to 125mph with 8 Amfleet coaches.

To keep up with Amtrak’s Acela high-speed trains on the NEC, the ACS-64 electric locomotive has excellent acceleration capabilities and reaches a maximum speed of 125 mph with 18 Amfleet coaches while at the same time providing up to 1 MVA of head-end power for train auxiliary equipment. These locomotives are equipped with regenerative

the ACS-64 can feed up to 100% of train brake energy back into the catenary system, provided the grid can accept all the power. Energy feedback into the catenary system can sum up to 10 –15% energy savings per year and thus help significantly reduce CO 2 emissions. The carbody is designed to allow compression forces up to 3,5 MN

Amtrak to provide improved performance, reliability and mobility for regional and intercity routes along the country’s heavily-traveled corridors. The ACS-64 locomotives could save over 3 billion kilowatt

2 days ago · To start of the conversation, here is a video from EMDSD14R of an odd equipment move that took place on the Keystone Corridor this Sunday. It includes the ACS-64 as well as an additional assortment of equipment. Mods: Feel free to merge this with the old thread if you want to unlock it. Check out my railfanning videos on YouTube!

Feb 26, 2025 · The ACS-64, also known as the "Amtrak Cities Sprinter", is an electric locomotive that is used for passenger train service in the United States. Manufactured by Siemens Mobility, the ACS-64 is designed for high-speed service, capable of reaching speeds up to 125 mph.

The ACS-64 will replaced all electric locomotives currently serving the Northeast, namely the ASEA/ElectroMotive AEM-7 (5,800 hp DC and 6,700 hp AC versions) and the Bombardier/Alstom 8,000 hp high horsepower HHP-8.

Jun 8, 2013 · Amtrak ACS64 No. 600 heads up train 20, the northbound Crescent at Wilmington, DE in 2021. 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.

Sep 23, 2014 · The ACS-64 locomotives are probably constructed like their German counterparts wherein the cab is solidly built but the body behind the cab is designed to crumple in the event of a collision, so the cab remains intact and with minimal deformation.