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<p>[quote user="blue streak 1"] Its HP ratings are 6700 continous and 8600 short time the length is not listed.[/quote]</p> <p>Here in Europe the maximum power is usually the hourly rating. Short term ratings of 3 to 10 minutes would lead to temperatures that need stops for cooling after its use.</p> <p>Amtrak has named the ACS-64 for its maximum (hourly) rating of 6,400 kW (8,600 hp), the same presumably as E-60 (6,000 hp) and AEM-7 (7,000 hp)<br />Regards, Volker</p> <p><br />Regards, Volker</p>
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