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MPI MP20C

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Power type
  
Diesel-electric

Model
  
MP20C

Total produced
  
14

Builder
  
MotivePower Ind.

Build date
  
2007 (2007) – Present

UIC class
  
Co-Co

The MPI MP20C is a diesel 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 390,000 lb and is 68 ft 2 in (20.78 m) long. It has a maximum speed of 70 mph (110 km/h). It also includes a C-C wheel arrangement and an optional dynamic brake. It includes a continuous tractive effort of 82,000 lbf (360 kN) and a starting tractive effort of 128,000 lbf (570 kN).

References

MPI MP20C Wikipedia