MPI MP33C

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MPI MP33C
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CBH Group CBH001 at Wagin, Western Australia in 2012, this is a MP27CN narrow gauge version of the MP33C
Specifications
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder MotivePower, Boise, Idaho
Model MP33C
Build date 2012-
Total produced 9 in service, 12 under construction
AAR wheel arr. C-C
UIC classification Co-Co
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Bogies 2
Fuel type Diesel
Prime mover Cummins QSK78
Traction motors Electro Motive Diesel D78
Cylinders V18
Power output 3,300 hp (2,460 kW)
Train brakes Dynamic
Career
Railroad(s) CBH Group (Watco)
Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia
Number in class 21
Number CBH118–CBH122
CM3301-CM3316
Locale Australia
Delivered May 14 2012
First run June 15 2012
Current owner CBH Group
Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia
Disposition 9 in service, 12 under construction

The MPI MP33C is a model of diesel-electric freight locomotives designed and built by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho, USA. As of February 2014, 21 have been ordered, all for export to Australia.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Specifications

The MP33Cs are hood unit locomotives with a single cab at one end, and ride on three axle bogies of C-C (Co-Co) wheel arrangement (33 signifying 3,300 hp and C, three driven axles per bogie).[1]

The locomotives are equipped with a Cummins V18 QSK78 prime mover rated at 3,300 hp (2,460 kW).[1]

The engine blocks for the prime movers are cast in Germany and sent to the Cummins engine plant in Daventry, England, for the final machining and assembly process. They are then fitted to the locomotive in Boise, Idaho.[7]

All are fitted with 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) (standard gauge) bogies fitted with EMD D78 traction motors.[1]

Orders

As of February 2014, the following MP33Cs have been ordered:

Owner Built Number Notes
CBH Group 2011-2012 5[8] See also CBH class
Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia 2012- 16[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Nuthall, Chris. "New Power Profile: CBH Group's CBH Class". Motive Power: 55–57. 
  2. ↑ Wabtec Signs Contract to Build New Locomotives for CBH Group of Australia Wabtec Corporation April 11 2011
  3. ↑ "CFCL Australia orders MotivePower locomotives". Railway Gazette International. May 2 2012. Retrieved May 12 2012. 
  4. ↑ Wabtec Receives Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni Wabtec Corporation May 1 2012
  5. ↑ Wabtec wins Australian locomotive order Railway Gazette June 5 2013
  6. ↑ Wabtec Receives Additional Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni Wabtec Corporation June 5 2013
  7. ↑ Hinkley, Bobbie. "Next stop WA for CBH's new locomotives". Farm Weekly. Fairfax Media. Retrieved September 2 2012. 
  8. ↑ CBH Class (CBH118-CBH122) Railpage
  9. ↑ CM Class Railpage

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