The first Charger passenger locomotives have been sent to Colorado for testing.
Two SC-44 diesels built by Siemens are being tested at TTCI’s Pueblo facility.
The locomotives are part of an order of 32 being built under a $228 contract for use on Amtrak corridor routes in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, California and Washington state.
The Chargers can operate at up to 125 mph and come with a Cummins QSK95 prime mover rated at 4,400 horsepower.
The Illinois Department of Transportation is expected to take delivery of the first Chargers in December.
The units are being assembled in Sacramento, California.
Siemens is also building additional Chargers for use in Maryland and Florida. The Chargers are compliant with EPA Tier 4 emission standards.
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