EMD PL42AC

Built by Alstom, EMD, Vossloh

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

2,940 kW

3,943 hp

Weight

131 t

288,805 lb

Length

21.29 m

69 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2003–2006

33 units

Overview of the EMD PL42AC

Discover the PL42AC, a powerful diesel locomotive designed for exceptional performance and reliability.

This versatile locomotive boasts a robust build by Alstom, EMD, and Vossloh between 2003 and 2006, with 33 units produced.

It features a top speed of 160 km/h and operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of rail networks.

The PL42AC is recognized for its impressive 2940 kW power output, driven by an EMD 16-710G3B-T1 prime mover, and a tractive effort of 311 kN.

Currently serving with New Jersey Transit in the United States as the NJT PL42AC class, this locomotive is a workhorse of modern rail transportation, characterized by its Bo'Bo' axle arrangement.

EMD PL42AC technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Alstom, EMD, Vossloh · 2003–200633 units
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	2,940 kW3,943 hp	3,943 hp
Tractive effort	311 kN69,916 lbf	69,916 lbf
Prime mover	EMD 16-710G3B-T1
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	21.29 m69 ft 10 in	69 ft 10 in
Width	3.25 m10 ft 8 in	10 ft 8 in
Height	4.7 m15 ft 5 in	15 ft 5 in
Weight	131 t288,805 lb	288,805 lb
Axle load	32.8 t72,312 lb	72,312 lb