EMD® GT46AC (1520 mm)

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EMD® GT46AC 1520mm
EMD® GT46AC 1520mm

EMD® GT46AC (1520 mm) OVERVIEW

For more than 100 years, Progress Rail has produced the most durable, reliable and sustainable locomotive products and services in the rail industry. Progress Rail designs, manufactures and sells the iconic EMD® locomotives for all commercial railroad applications. Over 65,000 EMD-powered locomotives delivered to more than 75 countries. Our technology leadership and superior performance drive our reputation for exceptional quality, service and innovation.

Many of the core technologies powering the GT46AC locomotive for 1520 gauge were first introduced with the SD70ACe platform in 2005. This powerful and efficient locomotive integrates the reliable 16-cylinder 710 engine, our EM2000™ microprocessor control system and AC traction.

The GT46AC is driven by advanced technologies, providing safety, reliability, efficiency and sustainability, while delivering optimized life-cycle cost. This service-proven workhorse demonstrates leading performance even while operating in harsh conditions.

Thousands of EMD-powered freight locomotives operate in heavy-haul service across the globe, including North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Built on this expertise and utilizing extensive engineering design, testing and validation, the GT46AC locomotive meets the latest Eurasia Economic Union Technical Regulation requirements and can perform successfully in demanding operating environments.

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EMD® GT46AC 1520mm Freight Locomotive
EMD® GT46AC 1520mm
GT46AC 1520mm

FEATURES

  • Designed to meet TR/TS and GOST regulations, including 9238-1T Clearance Profile
  • Highly reliable two-stroke, 16-cylinder 710 engine
    • EU IIIA Emissions Compliant
    • Tuned for maximum fuel efficiency
    • Dynamic Gas Blending™ option available for up to 80% substitution of diesel with liquefied natural gas    
  • Isolated cab for reduced driver exposure to noise and vibration
  • High adhesion, radial bogie design
  • Individual axle control traction system
  • Inverter-driven accessories for improved fuel economy
  • EMD Functionally Integrated Railroad Electronics (FIRE™) man-machine interface
  • Optional IntelliTrain™ remote monitoring and diagnostic services
  • Operates in extreme weather conditions and climates down to -50°C

 

EM2000™ - Microprocessor Control System

  • Excitation and load control
  • Adhesion control
  • Engine control
  • Diagnostic system
  • Archived unit history data

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Locomotive Traction System     AC

Diesel Engine    EMD 16-710G3C-T2

Number of Axles     6

Locomotive Height     5,066 mm

Length over Couplers    22,720 mm

Engine Power    3,355 kW

Maximum Speed    120 kph

Starting Tractive Effort    660 kN

Dynamic Braking Effort     365 kN

Fuel Capacity     9,300 liters

Maintenance Interval     184 days

Maximum Weight     150 +0/-3% mT

Maximum Axle Load     25 mT

Track Gauge     1,520 mm

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For more than 90 years, Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) has provided quality products and services to the railroad industry worldwide. We continue this proud history by producing freight, passenger and road-switching locomotives for use in the U.S. and abroad.

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LOCOMOTIVE REMANUFACTURING

Our highly qualified and experienced engine technicians are trained to assemble your engine to exacting OEM specifications and tolerances to ensure reliability and durability. We are proud to offer rebuilds of EMD® 567, 645 and 710 engines.

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SALES CONTACTS

UNITED STATES

Gary Lawrence 
Account Executive
Eastern Region

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Todd Ramm 
Regional Executive Director
Western Region

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CANADA

Todd Ramm 
Regional Executive Director

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Jason MacLennan 
General Manager, Sales & Marketing
Eastern Canada – Montreal based

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Rob Robinson 
Account Executive, Sales & Marketing
Western Canada – Calgary based

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MEXICO

Mauro Soto 
Regional Executive Director

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Noel Valdivia
Sales Manager

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SOUTH AMERICA

Andreas Naf 
Director of Sales and Marketing

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Henrique Miguel
Brazil - Sales Manager

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Marcell Mazzo
South America (except Brazil) - Sales Manager

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UK/EUROPE

Jon Caen 
Sales Director

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MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, & PAKISTAN

Samir Meziane 
Regional Executive Director

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Ossam Shakoor
Middle East – Regional Director Sales

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Jesus Cebrian
Africa - Sales Director (all countries except Egypt)

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Ali Irfan Malik 
Sales Coordinator - Pakistan

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RUSSIA/CIS & TURKEY

Mumin Azamhkuzhaev
Eurasia General Manager

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SOUTHEAST ASIA

Matthew Dunwoodie
Area Sales Manager

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AUSTRALIA

Brett McLennan
VP - Australia

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CHINA

Ni Zaoyu
Country Manager

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INDIA

Leena Joshi
General Manager - Sales & Business Development

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Gary Lawrence 
Manager, Locomotive Sales & Leasing
Phone: 318-780-1260

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Reconditioned & Repurposed Components 

Macy Pruitt 

Customer Service Specialist
Phone: 256-505-5029

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