Vossloh 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 Vossloh PL42AC

Discover the powerful PL42AC diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the railway.

Built by Alstom, EMD, and Vossloh between 2003 and 2006, this diesel locomotive features an impressive EMD 16-710G3B-T1 engine generating 2940 kW of power.

Designed for operations in the United States, particularly by New Jersey Transit, the PL42AC reaches a top speed of 160 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

With its dimensions of 21.29 meters in length and a weight of 131 tons, this locomotive is an example of robust and efficient engineering, ideal for modern rail transport and optimized for searches related to diesel locomotives and railway rolling stock.

Vossloh 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