© trainspo.comGE ES44AC
Built by GE
Overview of the GE ES44AC
Discover the impressive ES44AC locomotive, a powerhouse in modern rail transport.
This diesel locomotive, part of the GE Evolution series, is built by GE and features a reliable Co'Co' axle configuration. Its robust design ensures stability and efficient power delivery for a variety of heavy-duty tasks.
Measuring 22.3 meters in length and weighing 188 tons, the ES44AC is equipped with a GE GEVO-12 prime mover, providing a substantial 3300 kW of power output. This makes it a formidable machine for freight operations across vast distances.
Trusted by major railway companies such as BNSF Railway, Canadian National Railway, and Union Pacific Railroad, the ES44AC is a testament to engineering excellence and operational versatility in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
GE ES44AC technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GE Evolution | |
| Built by | GE | |
| Power output | 3,300 kW4,425 hp | |
| Prime mover | GE GEVO-12 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 22.3 m73 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 3.12 m10 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 4.7 m15 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 188 t414,469 lb |
Operators of the GE ES44AC
Railway companies that have operated the ES44AC, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian National Railway | CN ES44AC | Canada |
| Canadian Pacific Railway | CP ES44AC | Canada |
| CPKC | CPKC ES44AC | Canada |
| Ferromex | FXE ES44AC | Mexico |
| Kansas City Southern de México | KCSM ES44AC | Mexico |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF ES44AC | United States |
| BNSF Railway | BNSF ES44C6H | United States |
| Citicorp Railmark (Citirail) | CREX ES44AC | United States |
| CSX Transportation | CSXT ES44AH | United States |
| Evansville Western Railway | EVWR ES44AC | United States |
| Iowa Interstate Railroad | IAIS ES44AC | United States |
| Kansas City Southern Railway | KCS ES44AC | United States |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | NS ES44AC | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP C45AC/CTE | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP C45AH | United States |
| Union Pacific Railroad | UP ES44AC | United States |
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