HHP-8 Bombardier-Alstom twin-cab unit Profile and Models

HHP-8 Bombardier-Alstom twin-cab unit

AMTK 663 at Odenton, Maryland in 2012. ©Ryan Stavely

The Bombardier–Alstom HHP-8 (High Horse Power 8000) is a type of twin-cab electric locomotive manufactured by a consortium of Bombardier Transportation and Alstom for Amtrak and MARC. The locomotive's electrical drive technology is directly derived from the SNCF BB 36000 manufactured by Alstom. A small class size and reliability problems with correspondingly high per capita maintenance and replacement costs led Amtrak to retire all of its HHP-8s after only a decade in service. MARC initially made the decision to retire their HHP-8s, but later opted to refurbish their fleet from 2017 to 2018.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Electric

Builder

Bombardier, Alstom

Build Dates

1996 to 1998

Total Built

21

Tractive Effort

71,240 lbf

Power Output

8,000hp

Top Speed

135 mph

Wheel Configuration

Bo-Bo

Operated By

Amtrak
MARC

Main Duties

Regional Passenger

In Service Until

2014 (Amtrak)
Present (MARC)

Surviving Examples

A handful still in service

 

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