MPI MP33C
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{{Infobox locomotive
| name = MPI MP33C
| powertype = Diesel-electric
| image = CBH_portrait_Wagin.jpg
| alt =
| caption = CBH Group CBH001 at Wagin, Western Australia in 2012, this is a MP27CN narrow gauge version of the MP33C
| builder = MotivePower, Boise, Idaho
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| buildmodel = MP33C
| builddate = 2012-2015
| totalproduction = 21
| aarwheels = C-C
| Britishclass = Co-Co
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1435mm}}
| bogies = 2
| wheeldiameter = {{convert|1016|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| trailingdiameter =
| minimumcurve =
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| length = {{convert|20.218|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
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| weightondrivers =
| locoweight = {{convert|133.8|t|abbr=on}}
| fueltype = Diesel
| fuelcap = {{convert|10000|L|gal|abbr=on}}
| lubecap = {{convert|455|L|gal|abbr=on}}
| coolantcap = {{convert|802|L|gal|abbr=on}}
| watercap =
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| primemover = Cummins QSK78
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| displacement =
| alternator = Kato RM-1665
| generator =
| tractionmotors = Electro Motive Diesel D87BTR
| headendpower =
| cylindercount = V18
| cylindersize =
| transmission =
| multipleworking =
| maxspeed = {{convert|115|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput = {{convert|3300|hp|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}
| tractiveeffort = {{convert|414|kN|abbr=on}} starting
{{convert|363|kN|abbr=on}} continuous @ {{convert|18|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| factorofadhesion = 28%
| locobrakes =
| locobrakeforce =
| trainbrakes = Dynamic
| safety =
| operator = Various (CM)
Aurizon (CBH)
| numinclass =
| fleetnumbers = CBH118-CBH122
CM3301-CM3316
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| locale = Australia
| deliverydate = 14 May 2012
| firstrundate = 15 June 2012
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| currentowner = CBH Group
Rail First Asset Management
| disposition = In service
| notes =
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The MPI MP33C is a model of diesel-electric freight locomotives designed and built by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho, USA. To date{{when|date=August 2016}} all orders have been for Australian operators.
In April 2011, five were ordered by CBH Group, in Western Australia.[http://www.wabtec.com/upload/pressrelease/04.11.11%20~%20Wabtec%20Signs%20Contract%20To%20Build%20New%20Locomotives%20For%20CBH%20Group%20Of%20Australia.pdf Wabtec Signs Contract to Build New Locomotives for CBH Group of Australia] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204003725/http://www.wabtec.com/upload/pressrelease/04.11.11%20~%20Wabtec%20Signs%20Contract%20To%20Build%20New%20Locomotives%20For%20CBH%20Group%20Of%20Australia.pdf |date=February 4, 2014 }} Wabtec Corporation April 11, 2011{{cite journal|last=Nuthall|first=Chris|title=New Power Profile: CBH Group's CBH Class|journal=Motive Power|date=July–August 2012|pages=55–57}} In May 2012, ten were ordered by Railfirst Asset Management{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/cfcl-australia-orders-motivepower-locomotives.html|title=CFCL Australia orders MotivePower locomotives|publisher=Railway Gazette International|date=May 2, 2012|accessdate=May 12, 2012}}[http://www.wabtec.com/upload/pressrelease/05.01.12%20-%20CFCLA%20Locomotives.pdf Wabtec Receives Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204025351/http://www.wabtec.com/upload/pressrelease/05.01.12%20-%20CFCLA%20Locomotives.pdf |date=February 4, 2014 }} Wabtec Corporation May 1, 2012 followed by a further six in June 2013.[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/freight/single-view/view/wabtec-wins-australian-locomotive-order.html Wabtec wins Australian locomotive order] Railway Gazette June 5, 2013[http://www.wabtec.com/upload/pressrelease/06.05.13%20-%20CFCLA%20Locomotives.pdf Wabtec Receives Additional Order to Build Locomotives for CFCL Australia, Marubeni] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204012245/http://www.wabtec.com/upload/pressrelease/06.05.13%20-%20CFCLA%20Locomotives.pdf |date=February 4, 2014 }} Wabtec Corporation June 5, 2013 The latter six were delivered in February 2015."Rolling Stock contracts and deliveries" Railway Digest June 2015 page 42
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).
The locomotives are equipped with a Cummins V18 QSK78 prime mover rated at {{convert|3300|hp|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}.
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.{{cite web|last=Hinkley|first=Bobbie|title=Next stop WA for CBH's new locomotives|url=http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/general/next-stop-wa-for-cbhs-new-locomotives/2175733.aspx|work= Farm Weekly|publisher=Fairfax Media|accessdate=September 2, 2012|archive-date=April 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415140623/http://fw.farmonline.com.au/news/state/agribusiness-and-general/general/next-stop-wa-for-cbhs-new-locomotives/2175733.aspx|url-status=dead}}
All are fitted with {{RailGauge|1435mm}} (standard gauge.
CF locomotives are fitted with D87 traction motors. CBH Locomotives are fitted with D77/78.
Summary
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Owner | Class | Units | Number in class | Numbers | Built | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CBH Group | CBH | 5 | 5 | CBH118-CBH122 | 2011-2012 | |
Rail First Asset Management | CM | 16 | 16 | CM3301-CM3316 | 2013-2015 |
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.motivepower-wabtec.com/ MotivePower] website
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20161220221543/https://www.wabtec.com/uploads/MP33_QuickSpec_A.pdf MP33 spec Sheet]
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Category:Diesel–electric locomotives of Australia