Alstom PL42AC

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PL42AC
New Jersey Transit PL42AC #4029 at Convent Station
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Alstom, EMD Model PL42AC Build date 2003–2006[citation needed] Total produced 33
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B  • UIC Bo′Bo′ Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 42 in (1,067 mm) Length 69 ft 10 in (21.29 m) Width 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) Height 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m) Loco weight 287,000 lb (130,000 kg)[1][2] Fuel capacity 2,250 US gal (1,870 imp gal; 8,500 L) Prime mover EMD 16-710G3B-T1 Engine type V16, two-stroke diesel Alternator TA-17 Head end power 800 kW (1,100 hp) Cylinders 16
Performance figures Maximum speed 100 mph (160 km/h)[1] Power output At alternator: 4,200 hp (3.1 MW) At rail: 3,620 hp (2.70 MW) MAX with HEP on Tractive effort starting: 69,975 lbf (311.26 kN) continuous: 27,000 lbf (120 kN) [clarification needed]
Career Operators NJ Transit Numbers 4000–4032[3]
Sources:[2][4] except where noted

The Alstom PL42AC is a class of four axle B-B diesel-electric locomotive designed by Alstom in association with GM-EMD. 33 were built between 2003 and 2006 for NJ Transit Rail Operations.