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MPI MP21B
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMotivePower
ModelMP21B
Build date2008
Total produced1
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Prime moverCummins QSK19C (×3)
Engine typeStraight-six engine
AspirationTurbocharger
CylindersI6 (×3)
Performance figures
Power output2,100 hp (1,570 kW)
Career
OperatorsAmtrak[1]

The MPI MP21B is a low-emissions diesel switcher locomotive built by MotivePower. It is powered by three Cummins QSK19C I6 engines with each one developing 700 horsepower (522 kW) and creating a total power output of 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW). One MP21B locomotive was manufactured,[2] currently operated by Amtrak.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Amtrak & Amtrak California (AMTR & CDTX)". Green Rail News. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
  2. ^ "MotivePower | Wabtec Corporation". Wabtec. Archived from the original on 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
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  • Genset Locomotive Rosters – Information and resource site for low-emission switcher locomotives built by Motive Power Industries.


    MPI MP21B
    Type and origin
    Power typeDiesel-electric
    BuilderMotivePower
    ModelMP21B
    Build date2008
    Total produced1
    Specifications
    Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
    Prime moverCummins QSK19C (×3)
    Engine typeStraight-six engine
    AspirationTurbocharger
    CylindersI6 (×3)
    Performance figures
    Power output2,100 hp (1,570 kW)
    Career
    OperatorsAmtrak[1]

    The MPI MP21B is a low-emissions diesel switcher locomotive built by MotivePower. It is powered by three Cummins QSK19C I6 engines with each one developing 700 horsepower (522 kW) and creating a total power output of 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW). One MP21B locomotive was manufactured,[2] currently operated by Amtrak.[1]

    References

    1. ^ a b "Amtrak & Amtrak California (AMTR & CDTX)". Green Rail News. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
    2. ^ "MotivePower | Wabtec Corporation". Wabtec. Archived from the original on 2019-10-09. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
    • Genset Locomotive Rosters – Information and resource site for low-emission switcher locomotives built by Motive Power Industries.


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