EMD F59PHI

Built by EMD, GMD

Top speed

177 km/h

110 mph

Power output

2,400 kW

3,218 hp

Length

17.86 m

58 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD F59PHI

Explore the powerful F59PHI diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse in North American rail operations.

Designed by EMD and GMD, this locomotive boasts a robust 2400 kW power output, driven by an EMD 12-710G3C-EC prime mover.

With a top speed of 177 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the F59PHI is a reliable choice for various passenger services.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and 17.86 m length make it a familiar sight across Canada and the United States, serving operators like Amtrak, Metrolink, and Caltrans.

Discover the legacy and capabilities of the F59PHI locomotive.

EMD F59PHI technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	F59PH
Built by	EMD, GMD
Top speed	177 km/h110 mph	110 mph
Power output	2,400 kW3,218 hp	3,218 hp
Prime mover	EMD 12-710G3C-EC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	17.86 m58 ft 7 in	58 ft 7 in

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Operators of the EMD F59PHI

Railway companies that have operated the F59PHI, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Metropolitan Transportation Agency	AMT F59PHI	Canada
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation	AMTK F59PHI	United States
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)	CDTX F59PHI	United States
Coaster commuter rail	NCTD F59PHI	United States
Metrolink Southern California	SCAX F59PHI	United States
Sound Transit	SDRX F59PHI	United States