| Brookville BL20GH | |
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| CNDX BL20GH #129 at Croton Shops. | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | Brookville Equipment Corporation |
| Build date | 2008– |
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
| Locomotive weight | 132 short tons (120 t) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity | 2,600 US gallons (9,800 l; 2,200 imp gal) |
| Prime mover | MTU-Detroit Diesel 12V4000 |
| Engine type | 90° V12 |
| Alternator | Kato |
| Generator | Caterpillar C15 |
| Traction motors | D78 |
| Top speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Power output | 2,250 hp (1.68 MW) |
The Brookville BL20GH is a diesel-electric locomotive built by the Brookville Equipment Corporation. It utilizes a V12 MTU-Detroit Diesel 12V4000 engine rated at 2,250 horsepower. The locomotive is designed for switching and work train duty, but is also equipped with an I6 Caterpillar C15 engine for head end power, allowing the locomotive to be used in passenger service for branch line shuttle trains.
These locomotives are used in branch service on the Metro-North Railroad.
The BL20GH is a low emissions locomotive.
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