4 June 2008
New Electro-Motive 710ECO™ Repower Locomotive Enters Service
EMD GP22ECO diesel-electric
locomotive.
Fifty-four years after its first delivery to the
Canadian Pacific Railway as a new EMD GP9, the locomotive returns to service as a newly repowered EMD GP22ECO with significantly
improved tractive effort, reduced fuel consumption, and certified emissions better than EPA Tier 2.
Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. today announced the delivery of one of its 710ECO™ Repower locomotives to a Class I
railroad for long term product testing and evaluation in daily revenue service.
This new solution allows railroads to leverage their fleet investment by updating older yard and road switchers with the latest
microprocessor-controlled locomotive engine technology, for lower emissions, increased fuel economy, greater reliability,
easier serviceability, and predictable maintenance costs.
EMD Product Manager Kevin Bahnline said, "The 710ECO™ Repower locomotives minimize fuel consumption while maintaining
emissions compliance. 25% fuel savings and 50% lube oil reductions are especially important for railroads facing rapidly escalating
costs. And up to 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions makes them eligible for both state and federal funding as clean air
projects - meeting all relevant criteria with the most cost effective solution".
710ECO™ Repower solutions include 8 cylinder, 2,000 thp, and 12-cylinder, 3,000 thp EMD diesel engine options for
both low and medium horsepower applications.
This allows railroads to tailor performance to their specific requirements - increasing availability, reliability, and utilization.
The EM2000 microprocessor control system compiles complete engine diagnostic information and significantly increases all weather
adhesion with tractive effort up to 87,500lbs.
And unlike genset solutions, the 710ECO™ Repower locomotives can operate continuously at maximum rated horsepower.
710ECO™ Repower Highlights Reduced Emissions with Fuel Efficiency - The 710ECO™ Repower engine is certified to EPA Tier 2
locomotive standards and performs to even better levels. This environmentally friendly performance is achieved with up to 25% savings
in fuel consumption and over 50% lube oil savings - augmented by a fully-integrated Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS)
system.
Locomotive Reliability - The proven EMD 710 diesel engine has a 20 year record of reliability and serviceability in rugged locomotive
applications. Its 15,000 MWh overhaul cycle outlasts multiple-engine, genset solutions. And 90% parts commonality with
existing fleets reduces spares inventory and makes service simple, with familiar tools and procedures.
Microprocessor Control - EMD has installed its microprocessor-based control system in over 5000 locomotives.
The 710ECO™ Repower version operates all engine diagnostics and protects against excessive wheel slippage, to maximize tractive
effort in all conditions. And the flexible software platform allows engines to be tuned for future emission
compliance.
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