© trainspo.comEMD F125
Built by EMD
Overview of the EMD F125
Discover the EMD F125 diesel locomotive, a modern powerhouse designed for efficient rail operations.
Built in 2015 by EMD, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 160 km/h and a powerful Caterpillar C175-20 prime mover generating 3000 kW of power.
With its Bo'Bo' axle configuration and a substantial tractive effort of 316 kN, the F125 is a reliable choice for various services, including those operated by Metrolink Southern California as the SCAX F125.
Its robust construction features a length of 21.03 meters, a width of 3.05 meters, and a height of 4.43 meters, with a considerable weight of 129.27 tonnes.
The F125 is engineered with a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it a versatile asset in rail networks.
EMD F125 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | EMD · 2015 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 3,000 kW4,023 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 316 kN71,040 lbf | |
| Prime mover | Caterpillar C175-20 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 21.03 m69 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3.05 m10 ft 0 in | |
| Height | 4.43 m14 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 129.27 t284,991 lb | |
| Axle load | 32.32 t71,253 lb |
Operators of the EMD F125
Railway companies that have operated the F125, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Metrolink Southern California | SCAX F125 | United States |
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