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MPI MP20B

MPI MP20B

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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]

Union Pacific MP20Bs were powered by a Caterpillar 3516C.[2]

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References

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    MPE-X Low Emissions Locomotives MotivePower
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    UP receives cool Cats from Boise Trains July 2007 page 24
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    "Pacific Harbor Line". The Diesel Shop. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
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    "New Jersey Transit Fleet". The Diesel Shop. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
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    MotivePower/Wabtec Green Rail News
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    "UP Diesel Locomotive Roster, UP Yard Switch Roster, Part 3". UtahRails.net. Retrieved 7 October 2010.


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