MPI MP33C
| MPI MP33C | |
|---|---|
|
CBH Group CBH001 at Wagin, Western Australia in 2012, this is a MP27CN narrow gauge version of the MP33C | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | MotivePower, Boise, Idaho |
| Model | MP33C |
| Build date | 2012- |
| Total produced | 15 + 6 under construction |
| Specifications | |
| AAR wheel arr. | C-C |
| UIC classification | Co-Co |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Bogies | 2 |
| Wheel diameter | 1,016 mm (40.0 in) |
| Length | 20.218 m (66 ft 4.0 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 133.8 t (131.7 long tons; 147.5 short tons) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity | 10,000 l (2,600 US gal) |
| Lubricant capacity | 455 l (120 US gal) |
| Coolant capacity | 802 l (212 US gal) |
| Prime mover | Cummins QSK78 |
| Alternator | Kato RM-1665 |
| Traction motors | Electro Motive Diesel D87BTR |
| Cylinders | V18 |
| Performance figures | |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h (71 mph) |
| Power output | 3,300 hp (2,460 kW) |
| Tractive effort |
414 kN (93,000 lbf) starting 363 kN (82,000 lbf) continuous @ 18 km/h (11 mph) |
| Factor of adhesion | 28% |
| Train brakes | Dynamic |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) |
Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia Watco WA Rail |
| Number(s) |
CBH118-CBH122 CM3301-CM3310 |
| Locale | Australia |
| Delivered | 14 May 2012 |
| First run | 15 June 2012 |
| Current owner |
CBH Group Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia |
| Disposition | In service |
The MPI MP33C is a model of diesel-electric freight locomotives designed and built by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho, USA. To date all orders have been for Australian operators
In April 2011, five were ordered by CBH Group, Western Australia.[1][2] In May 2012, ten were ordered by Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia[3][4] followed by a further six in June 2013.[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).[2]
The locomotives are equipped with a Cummins V18 QSK78 prime mover rated at 3,300 hp (2,460 kW).[2]
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 D87 traction motors.[2]
Summary
| Owner | Class | Number in class | Road numbers | Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBH Group | CBH | 5 | CBH118-CBH122 | 2011-2012 | |
| Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia | CM | 10 | CM3301-CM3310 | 2013- | 6 more under construction |
See also
References
- ↑ Wabtec Signs Contract to Build New Locomotives for CBH Group of Australia Wabtec Corporation April 11, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Nuthall, Chris (July–August 2012). "New Power Profile: CBH Group's CBH Class". Motive Power: 55–57.
- ↑ "CFCL Australia orders MotivePower locomotives". Railway Gazette International. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ↑ Wabtec Receives Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni Wabtec Corporation May 1, 2012
- ↑ Wabtec wins Australian locomotive order Railway Gazette June 5, 2013
- ↑ Wabtec Receives Additional Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni Wabtec Corporation June 5, 2013
- ↑ Hinkley, Bobbie. "Next stop WA for CBH's new locomotives". Farm Weekly. Fairfax Media. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
External links
- MotivePower website
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