MPI MP33C

MPI MP33C
CBH Group CBH001 at Wagin, Western Australia in 2012, this is a MP27CN narrow gauge version of the MP33C
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMotivePower, Boise, Idaho
ModelMP33C
Build date2012-2015
Total produced21
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
 • CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Bogies2
Wheel diameter1,016 mm (40.0 in)
Length20.218 m (66 ft 4.0 in)
Loco weight133.8 t (131.7 long tons; 147.5 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity10,000 L (2,600 US gal)
Lubricant cap.455 L (120 US gal)
Coolant cap.802 L (212 US gal)
Prime moverCummins QSK78
AlternatorKato RM-1665
Traction motorsElectro Motive Diesel D87BTR
CylindersV18
Train brakesDynamic
Performance figures
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output3,300 hp (2,460 kW)
Tractive effort414 kN (93,000 lbf) starting
363 kN (82,000 lbf) continuous @ 18 km/h (11 mph)
Factor of adh.28%
Career
OperatorsVarious (CM)
Aurizon (CBH)
NumbersCBH118-CBH122
CM3301-CM3316
LocaleAustralia
Delivered14 May 2012
First run15 June 2012
Current ownerCBH Group
Rail First Asset Management
DispositionIn service

The MPI MP33C is a model of diesel-electric freight locomotives designed and built by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho, USA. To date[when?] all orders have been for Australian operators.

In April 2011, five were ordered by CBH Group, Western Australia.[1][2] In May 2012, ten were ordered by Railfirst Asset Management[3][4] followed by a further six in June 2013.[5][6] The latter six were delivered in February 2015.[7]

Specifications

The MP33Cs are hood unit locomotives with a single cab at one end, and ride on three axle bogies of C-C (Co-Co) wheel arrangement (33 signifying 3,300 hp and C, three driven axles per bogie).[2]

The locomotives are equipped with a Cummins V18 QSK78 prime mover rated at 3,300 hp (2,460 kW).[2]

The engine blocks for the prime movers are cast in Germany and sent to the Cummins engine plant in Daventry, England, for the final machining and assembly process. They are then fitted to the locomotive in Boise, Idaho.[8] All are fitted with 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (standard gauge. CF locomotives are fitted with D87 traction motors.[2] CBH Locomotives are fitted with D77/78.

Summary

Owner Operator Class Number in class Number Built Notes
CBH Group CBH 5 CBH118-CBH122 2011-2012
Rail First Asset Management CM 16 CM3301-CM3316 2013-2015

See also

References

  1. ^ Wabtec Signs Contract to Build New Locomotives for CBH Group of Australia Archived February 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Wabtec Corporation April 11, 2011
  2. ^ a b c d Nuthall, Chris (July–August 2012). "New Power Profile: CBH Group's CBH Class". Motive Power: 55–57.
  3. ^ "CFCL Australia orders MotivePower locomotives". Railway Gazette International. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  4. ^ Wabtec Receives Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni Archived February 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Wabtec Corporation May 1, 2012
  5. ^ Wabtec wins Australian locomotive order Railway Gazette June 5, 2013
  6. ^ Wabtec Receives Additional Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni Archived February 4, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Wabtec Corporation June 5, 2013
  7. ^ "Rolling Stock contracts and deliveries" Railway Digest June 2015 page 42
  8. ^ Hinkley, Bobbie. "Next stop WA for CBH's new locomotives". Farm Weekly. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)