MPI MP14B

Summary

The MPI MP14B is a low-emissions diesel switcher locomotive built by MotivePower. It is powered by two Cummins QSK19C I6 engines with each one developing 700 horsepower (522 kW) and creating a total power output of 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW).[1]

MPI MP14B
Amtrak #592, one of 7 units produced, in 2018
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMotivePower
ModelMP14B
Build date2008
Total produced7
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Prime moverCummins QSK19C (×2)
Engine typeStraight-six engine
AspirationTurbocharger
CylindersI6 (×2)
Performance figures
Power output1,400 hp (1,040 kW)
Career
OperatorsAmtrak

The MPI MP14B is nearly identical to the MPI MP21B except that it has one fewer engine.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "MotivePower/Wabtec Genset Roster". Green Rail News. Retrieved 4 September 2013.

External links edit

  Media related to MPI MP14B locomotives at Wikimedia Commons

  • MPI Genset Locomotive Rosters – Information and resource site for low-emission switcher locomotives built by Motive Power Industries.