MPI MP20B
The MPI MP20B is a diesel-electric locomotive designed and built by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho.
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Specifications
It has a 2,000 hp (1,490 kW) MTU-Detroit Diesel 12V4000 Engine. It weighs approximately 277,000 lb and is 59 ft 2 in long. It has a maximum speed of 70 mph (113 km/h). It also includes a B-B wheel arrangement and an optional dynamic brake. It includes a continuous tractive effort of 55,000 lbf (240,000 N) and a starting tractive effort of 85,000 lbf (380,000 N).[1]
Owners
| Owner | Built | Number | Notes |
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| Pacific Harbor Line[2] | 2008 | 2 | |
| New Jersey Transit[3][4] | 2008 | 5 | Rebuilt from former GP40FH-2 locomotives |
| Union Pacific[5] | 2008 | 13 |
References
- "MPE-X Low Emissions Locomotives". MotivePower Industries. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- "Pacific Harbor Line". The Diesel Shop. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- "New Jersey Transit Fleet". The Diesel Shop. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- "MotivePower/Wabtec". Green Rail News. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- "UP Diesel Locomotive Roster, UP Yard Switch Roster, Part 3". UtahRails.net. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
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