EMD F59PH

EMD F59PH and F59PHI
Two F59PH locomotives owned by GO Transit at Oakville station in 2008
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Division (EMD)
Build date1988 to 1994 (F59PH)
1994 to 2001 (F59PHI)
Total produced72 (F59PH); 83 (F59PHI)[1]
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
LengthF59PH: 58 ft 2 in (17.73 m)
F59PHI: 58 ft 7 in (17.86 m)[2]
Prime moverEMD 12-710G3A (F59PH)[3]
EMD 12-710G3C-EC (F59PHI)[4]
Cylinders12
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 mph (177 km/h) (F59PHI)[4]
Power outputF59PH: 3,000 hp (2.24 MW)
F59PHI: 3,200 hp (2.4 MW)
Career
LocaleCanada, United States

The EMD F59PH is a four-axle 3,000 hp (2 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division from 1988 to 1994. A variant, the F59PHI, was produced from 1994 to 2001. The F59PH was originally built for GO Transit commuter operation in the Toronto region. Metrolink in Southern California also purchased a fleet for its 1992 launch. The streamlined F59PHI was designed for Amtrak California intercity service. A total of 72 F59PH and 83 F59PHI locomotives were built.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference McDonnell-2015-208 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Marre, Louis A.; Withers, Paul K. (2000). The Contemporary Diesel Spotter's Guide. Halifax, Pennsylvania: Withers Publishing. pp. 112–114. ISBN 1-881411-25-7. LCCN 99069543.
  3. ^ "Canadian Trackside Guide". Canadian Trackside Guide. Bytown Railway Society. 2019. p. 1-99. ISSN 0829-3023.
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