EMD SD30C-ECO

EMD SD30C-ECO
Type and origin
Power type Diesel
Builder Electro-Motive Diesel
Build date 2013 (2013)
Total produced 20 (30 on order)
Specifications
AAR wheel arr C–C
UIC class Co′Co′
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover 12-710
Performance figures
Power output 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW)
Career
Numbers 5000–5019
Current owner Canadian Pacific Railway
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The EMD SD30C-ECO is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by Electro-Motive Diesel. The locomotive is a rebuild of the EMD SD40-2 with a new 12-710 prime mover producing 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW). The locomotives meet Tier 0 emissions standards. The Canadian Pacific Railway had 20 locomotives rebuilt in 2013 and placed an order for an additional 30 in 2015.[2]

References

  1. Guss, Chris (3 June 2013). "First CP SD30C-ECOs shipped". Trains. Retrieved 16 February 2015. (subscription required)
  2. "Canadian Pacific orders additional SD30C-ECOs". Trains. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015. (subscription required)
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