22 July 2008
New Genset Testing on Canadian Pacific
Motive Power GenSet locomotive model MPEx3 at Alyth, Calgary,
Alberta - Doug MacKenzie.
Calgary Alberta - Here is the latest Test unit to hit
Canadian Pacific at Calgary. It's interesting in the fact that when it first starts up, it only runs on one of the three engines. The
interesting thing is that it's never the same engine twice in a row.
MotivePower introduced this ultra low emission switcher with multi-engine design at the end of February, 2008.
Known as the MPEx the locomotive has begun revenue service testing with Class I railroads.
MotivePower will offer the MPEx in either a three-engine or two-engine design, both of which will be
compliant with Tier 3 non road emission levels. The locomotive is expected to produce fuel savings of at least 35 percent, while
reducing emissions of NOx by at least 80 percent and particulate matter by at least 70 percent.
Motive Power GenSet locomotive model MPEx3 at Alyth, Calgary,
Alberta - Doug MacKenzie.
Other features include an integrated automatic engine start/stop, high-visibility operator's cab, QES-III
microprocessor control system, and pressurized engine car body.
The locomotives will contain a number of components produced by other Wabtec subsidiaries, including the microprocessor control system,
braking equipment, brake shoes, and radiators.
For more information visit the MotivePower website at www.wabtec.com.
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