EMD F59PH

EMD F59PH and F59PHI

Top: F59PH operated by Amtrak on the Piedmont
Bottom: F59PHI operated by Amtrak on the Capitol Corridor
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Division (EMD)
Build date
  • F59PH: 1988–1994
  • F59PHI: 1994–2001
Total produced
  • F59PH: 72
  • F59PHI: 83
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARB-B
  UICBo'Bo'
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Length
  • F59PH: 58 ft 2 in (17.73 m)
  • F59PHI: 58 ft 7 in (17.86 m)
Prime mover
Cylinders12
Performance figures
Maximum speedF59PHI: 110 mph (177 km/h)
Power output
  • F59PH: 3,000 hp (2.24 MW)
  • F59PHI: 3,200 hp (2.4 MW)
Career
LocaleCanada, United States

The EMD F59PH is a four-axle 3,000 hp (2 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division from 1988 to 1994. A variant, the F59PHI, was produced from 1994 to 2001. The F59PH was originally built for GO Transit commuter operation in the Toronto region. Metrolink in Southern California also purchased a fleet for its 1992 launch. The streamlined F59PHI was designed for Amtrak California intercity service. A total of 72 F59PH and 83 F59PHI locomotives were built.