List_of_low_emissions_locomotives
The following is a list of diesel-electric locomotives that meet or exceed EPA Tier 2 locomotive emissions regulations, sorted by builder. This is a non-exhaustive list of locomotives in North America. Furthermore, green/clean energy is an always developing sector and that more locomotives may be added to the list, while some will no longer meet current standards.
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| BP4 | B-B | 2009 | 1 | 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW)[1] | 0 | 1080 12-volt rechargeable batteries[2] |  |
| GP33ECO | B-B | 2015–present | 19 | 3,000 horsepower (2,240 kW)[3] | 1 | EMD 12N-710G3B-T3 ECO |  |
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Brandt Road-Rail is a company that mainly produces road–rail vehicles, especially railcar movers and maintenance of way equipment.[4][5]
In addition, in 2006, it also built a single prototype genset locomotive.[6]
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| Prototype | B-B | 2006 | 1 (prototype) | 1,800 horsepower (1,340 kW) | 3 | John Deere 6135H (I6) | See here |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| BL12CG | B-B | 2015–present | 2 | 1,200 horsepower (895 kW) | 2 | Cummins | |
| BL14CG | B-B | 2008–present | 2 | 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSK-19 (I6) | |
| BL20CG | B-B | 2007–present | 1 | 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW) | 3 | Cummins QSK-19 (I6) | |
| BL20G | B-B | 2008–present | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 | MTU-Detroit Diesel 12V4000 (V12) | ||
| BL20GH | B-B | 2008–present | 12 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 (plus HEP engine) | MTU-Detroit Diesel 12V4000 (V12) and Caterpillar C15 (I6) (HEP) |
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| BL36PH | B-B | 2012 | 12 | 3,619 horsepower (2,700 kW) | 1 (plus HEP engine) | MTU 20V4000 (V20) |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| F125 | B-B | 2015–2021 | 40 | 4,700 horsepower (3,500 kW) | 1 | Caterpillar C175-20 (V20) | |
| GP15D | B-B | 2000 | 10 | 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW) | 1 | Caterpillar 3512 (V12) (EMD 12-170B15-T2) |
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| GP20D | B-B | 2000 | 40 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 | Caterpillar 3516 (V16) (EMD 16-170B20-T2) |
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| GP22ECO | B-B | 2009 | 2,150 horsepower (1,600 kW) | 1 | EMD 8–710G3A–T2 | ||
| SD22ECO | C-C | 2009 | 2,150 horsepower (1,600 kW) | 1 | EMD 8–710G3A–T2 | ||
| SD32ECO | C-C | 2009 | 3,150 horsepower (2,350 kW) | 1 | EMD 12–710G3B–T2 | ||
| SD70ACe | C-C | 2004–2014 | 1,034 | 4,300 horsepower (3,210 kW) | 1 | EMD 16-710G3C-T2 (V16) | |
| SD70M-2 | C-C | 2005–2010 | 331 | 4,300 horsepower (3,210 kW) | 1 | EMD 16-710G3C-T2 (V16) | |
| SD70ACe-T4 | C-C | 2015–present |
4,600 horsepower (3,430 kW) |
1 | EMD 12-1010J3
(V12) |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| ES40DC | C-C | 2004–2007 | 4,000 horsepower (2,980 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) | ||
| ES44AC | C-C | 2003–2014 | 4,400 horsepower (3,280 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) | ||
| ES44C4 | A1A-A1A | 2009–2014 | 4,400 horsepower (3,280 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) | ||
| ES44DC | C-C | 2004–2010 | 4,400 horsepower (3,280 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) | ||
| ET44AC | C-C | 2015–present | 4,400 horsepower (3,280 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) | ||
| ET44C4 | A1A-A1A | 2015–present | 4,400 horsepower (3,280 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) |
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Motive Power and Equipment Solutions was a locomotive manufacturer and rebuilder active in Greenville, South Carolina from 1999 until 2022.[7][8] This company is not to be confused with MotivePower.
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| MP-900 | B-B | 1999–2022 | 900 horsepower (671 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSX15 (I6) Tier 2 | See here | |
| B-B | 2009–2022 | 2 | Cummins QSX15 (I6) Tier 3 | ||||
| B-B | 2012–2022 | 2 | Cummins QSX15 (I6) Tier 4 | ||||
| MP-1200 | B-B | 2012–2022 | 1,200 horsepower (895 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSX15 (I6) Tier 4 | ||
| MP-1500 | B-B | 2007–2022 | 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSX19 (I6) Tier 3 | ||
| MP-1500 "Greenville"[9] | B-B | 2014–2022 | 1,500 horsepower (1,120 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSK19 (I6) Tier 3 with CNG/Diesel Dual Fuel | ||
| MP550-B1[10] | B-B | 2013 | At least 1 | 550 horsepower (410 kW) | 1 | Cummins QSX15 Tier 3 | |
| MP2000NG | B-B | 2018-2020[lower-alpha 1] | 2 (for D&SNG) | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | ? | See here |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| MP8AC-3 | B-B | 2012–2013 | 28 | 800 horsepower (597 kW) | 1 (plus HEP engine) | Cummins QSK-23 (I6) | |
| MP14B | B-B | 2008–present | 7 | 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSK-19C (I6) | |
| MP21B | B-B | 2008–present | 1 | 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW) | 3 | Cummins QSK-19C (I6) | |
| MP20B | B-B | 2008–present | 21 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 | MTU-Detroit Diesel 12v4000 (V12) | |
| MP20C | C-C | 2007–present | 14 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 | MTU-Detroit Diesel 12v4000 (V12) | |
| MP36PH-3C | B-B | 2003–present | 113 | 3,600 horsepower (2,680 kW) | 1 (plus HEP engine) | GE (EMD) 16-645F3B (V16) | |
| MP36PH-3S | B-B | 2003–present | 27 | 3,600 horsepower (2,680 kW) | 1 | GE (EMD) 16-645F3B (V16) | |
| MP40PH-3C | B-B | 2008–present | 70 | 4,000 horsepower (2,980 kW) | 1 (plus HEP engine) | EMD 16-710G3B-T2 (V16) | |
| MP32PH-Q | B-B | 2014–present | 10 | 3,200 horsepower (2,390 kW) | 1 (plus HEP engine) | GE (EMD) 16-645F3B (V16) | |
| HSP46 | B-B | 2013–present | 40 | 4,650 horsepower (3,470 kW) | 1 | GE GEVO-12 (V12) |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| 1GS7B | B-B | 2008–present | 9 | 700 horsepower (522 kW) | 1 | Cummins QSK19C (I6) | |
| 2GS12B | B-B | 2014–present | 4 | 1,200 horsepower (895 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSX15 (I6) Tier 4 | |
| 2GS14B | B-B | 2005–present | 18 | 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSK19C (I6) | |
| 3GS21B | B-B | 2006–present | 171 | 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW) | 3 | Cummins QSK19C (I6) | |
| 3GS21C | C-C | 2008–present | 3 | 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW) | 3 | Cummins QSK19C (I6) | |
| 2GS36C-DE | C-C | 2011–present | 1 | 3,600 horsepower (2,680 kW) | 2 | Cummins QSK50L (V16) |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| PR15B | B-B | 2008–present | 1,490 horsepower (1,110 kW) | 2 | Caterpillar C18 (I6) | ||
| PR22B | B-B | 2008–present | 2,235 horsepower (1,670 kW) | 3 | Caterpillar C18 (I6) | ||
| PR30C | C-C | 2009–present | 3,005 horsepower (2,240 kW) | 1 | Caterpillar 3516 (V16) | ||
| PR43C | C-C | 2009–2011 | 12 | 4,300 horsepower (3,210 kW) | 2 | Caterpillar C175 (V16) and Caterpillar C18 (I6) |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| GGS2000D "Emerald" | B-B | 2001 | 1 (prototype) | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 | 130 Hp Caterpillar | |
| GG20B "Green Goat" | B-B | 2004–present | 55 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 1 | 300 Hp Caterpillar | |
| GG10B "Green Goat" | B-B | 2005–present | 6 | 1,000 horsepower (746 kW) | 1 | 300 Hp Caterpillar | |
| GK10B "Green Kid" | B-B | 2005–present | 4 | 1,000 horsepower (746 kW) | 1 | 300 Hp Caterpillar | |
| RP20BH (Hybrid) | B-B | 2006–present | 1 (prototype) | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 2 | Deutz | |
| RP20BD (Genset) | B-B | 2008–present | 116 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 3 | Deutz | |
| RP14BD | B-B | 2008–present | 8 | 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW) | 2 | Deutz | |
| RP20CD | C-C | 2007–present | 6 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 3 | Deutz | |
| RP27CD | C-C | 2009–present | 0 | 2,667 horsepower (1,990 kW) | 4 | Deutz |
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| Siemens Charger | B-B | 2016–present | 392 | 4,000 horsepower (2,980 kW), 4,200 horsepower (3,130 kW), 4,400 horsepower (3,280 kW) |
1 | Cummins QSK95 |
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In 2009, a company called Vehicle Projects, in cooperation with BNSF Railway, rebuilt one Railpower GG20B locomotive into a prototype hydrogen-powered locomotive, called an HH20B.[11][12]
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| Model designation | Wheel arrangement | Build year | Total produced | Power output | # of engines | Engine type | Image |
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| HH20B | B-B | 2009[lower-alpha 2] | 1 | 2,000 horsepower (1,490 kW) | 0 | Hydrogen fuel cell |
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- "NS 999: Horse of a different color" (PDF). BizNS. Norfolk Southern. November–December 2009. pp. 7–9.
- "Norfolk Southern 2014 Sustainability Report - Environmental Performance | A Battery-Powered Alternative". nssustainability.com. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- Guss, Chris (May 8, 2014). "EXCLUSIVE: Norfolk Southern begins GP33ECO locomotive program". Trains. Retrieved January 12, 2015. (subscription required)
- "Brandt - Road Rail". www.brandt.ca. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- "Brandt Rail - Customer Profile - John Deere US". www.deere.asia. John Deere. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- "Brandt Road-Rail Genset Switchers". www.trainweb.org. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- Hawes, Clarissa (25 February 2022). "Rail equipment provider files Chapter 7, cites 'cash flow issues'". FreightWaves. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- "Railroad Locomotives for Sale - MP&ES". Motive Power & Equipment Solutions, Inc. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - "MP&ES announces natural gas locomotive". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- "Narrow gauge diesel delivery". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- "BNSF explores locomotive fuel cell". Archived from the original on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- Franz, Justin (15 August 2023). "BNSF Donates Hydrogen Test Locomotive To Oklahoma Museum". Railfan & Railroad Magazine. Retrieved 30 December 2023.