There are five variants of the Charger, tailored for different operators and types of service: ALC-42 for Amtrak long-distance service, ALC-42E dual mode for Amtrak inter-city and long-distance routes that serve the Northeast Corridor, SC-44 for Amtrak state-supported inter-city service or commuter rail operators, SCB-40 for Brightline inter ...

2025年2月26日 · The SC-44 is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility for the North American market. Introduced in March, 2014 - when a $225 million order was placed by the state DOTs of Illinois California, Michigan, Missouri and Washington for 32 locomotives - i t is part of the builder's "Charger" line.

The SC-44 Charger has a horsepower rating of 4,400, while the streamlined SCB-40 has 4,000 hp. The locomotive is powered by a Cummins 16-Cylinder QSK-95 4 stroke prime mover, supplying power to four Siemens AC traction motors, which deliver 65,000 lbs …

Amtrak No. 4610, an IDOT owned SC-44. The Siemens Charger is a family of diesel-electric/dual-mode passenger locomotives designed and manufactured by Siemens Mobility for the North American market.

Let’s take a look at the SC-44 Charger locomotives running for every operator that has received these units as of 2021. We’ll see locomotives in commuter train service as well as on state...

The first model offered, the SC-44 is intended for short-distance Corridor service. It is equipped with a 6,800 L (1,800 US gal) fuel tank, 600 kW HEP capability, and is rated for a maximum of 4,400 hp. SC-44 locomotives have been ordered by many commuter railroads and state transportation departments for use on state-supported intercity routes.

There are five variants of the Charger, tailored for different operators and types of service: ALC-42 for Amtrak long-distance service, ALC-42E dual mode for Amtrak inter-city and long-distance routes that serve the Northeast Corridor, SC-44 for Amtrak state-supported inter-city service or commuter rail operators, SCB-40 for Brightline inter ...

Amtrak No. 1402 was an SC-44 (Charger) type diesel locomotive built by Siemens Mobility (exact date and year unknown) for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, also known as Amtrak. The Siemens Charger locomotives were initially purchased by Amtrak in order to replace their older GE Genesis series and EMD F59PHI type locomotives.

The SC-44 Charger Locomotive is built with a unique that incorporates state-of-the-art technology and features. Its sleek, aerodynamic shape reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency, while its lightweight construction allows it to go faster and use less energy.

Soaring high above the Amtrak train is an eastbound BNSF stacker on the 1.2-mile-long Sheffield Flyover, completed in 2000, which was built to relieve level grade crossing traffic congestion in an area with well over 100 train movements per day.