Trisha Shetty (Editor)

MPI MP20B

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Power type
  
Diesel-electric

Model
  
MP20B

Total produced
  
21

Builder
  
MotivePower Ind.

Build date
  
2008 (2008) – Present

UIC class
  
B-B

The MPI MP20B is a diesel-electric locomotive designed and built by Motive Power in Boise, Idaho.

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).

References

MPI MP20B Wikipedia