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MPI MP8AC-3
The MP8AC-3 is a diesel-electric locomotive built by MotivePower, Inc for the New York City subway. Right from the basic concept, it was developed as a work train locomotive for this operator. The model name here stan...
| MPI MP8AC-3Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 2012-2013 |
| Manufacturers | MotivePower |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 16237 mm |
| Service mass | 52617 kg |
| Top speed | 48 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Cummins QSK 23G |
General
| Property | MPI MP8AC-3 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 2012-2013 |
| Manufacturers | MotivePower |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | MPI MP8AC-3 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.24 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.97 m |
| Service mass | 52.6 t |
| Adhesion mass | 52.6 t |
| Axle load | 13.2 t |
Power plant
| Property | MPI MP8AC-3 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cummins QSK 23G |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | MPI MP8AC-3 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 641 kW (872 PS) |
| Top speed | 48 km/h |
| Starting effort | 90.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | MPI MP8AC-3 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 5.73 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
