The ACS-64 Amtrak Cities Sprinter is a United States Train Sim World electric locomotive designed by Siemens Mobility for Amtrak. It’s also known as the Amtrak Cities Sprinter. The ACS-64 is used on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and the Keystone Corridor in the northeastern United States.

Features:

• Speed: The ACS-64 can reach a top speed of 125 miles per hour
• Horsepower: The ACS-64 produces 8,600 horsepower at maximum output
• Regenerative braking: The ACS-64 can feed energy back into the power system for other trains
• SIBAS 32 control system: The ACS-64 uses the SIBAS 32 control system for traction and locomotive control

History:

• In 2010, Amtrak ordered 70 ACS-64 locomotives from Siemens
• The first ACS-64 prototype entered service in February 2014
• The ACS-64 was built to replace the aging AEM-7 and HHP-8 electric locomotives

Design:

• The ACS-64 was based on Siemens’ Eurosprinter locomotive, but with modifications to meet American standards
• The ACS-64 is built in the United States at the Siemens factory in Florin, California.

Manufacturer of ACS-64

Siemens Mobility