© trainspo.comEMD MP15AC
Built by EMD, GMD
Overview of the EMD MP15AC
Discover the robust MP15AC locomotive, a reliable diesel workhorse renowned for its versatility and power.
This EMD-built locomotive, produced between 1975 and 1984, features a powerful EMD 12-645E prime mover generating 1120 kW.
Its 1435 mm gauge and Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement make it suitable for a wide range of industrial and railway applications.
The MP15AC has served with distinguished operators such as Canadian Pacific Railway, Long Island Railroad, and Southern Pacific Transportation Company, showcasing its enduring legacy in North American railroading.
EMD MP15AC technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | MP15 | |
| Built by | EMD, GMD · 1975–1984246 units | |
| Power output | 1,120 kW1,502 hp | |
| Prime mover | EMD 12-645E | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' |
Operators of the EMD MP15AC
Railway companies that have operated the MP15AC, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Railway | CP MP15AC | Canada |
| Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad | MILW MP15AC | United States |
| GATX Rail Locomotive Group (GMTX) | GMTX MP15AC | United States |
| Long Island Railroad | LIRR MP15AC | United States |
| Missouri-Kansas-Texas | MKT MP15AC | United States |
| Rose Acre Farms | RAFX MP15AC | United States |
| Soo Line Railroad | SOO MP15AC | United States |
| Southern Pacific Transportation Company | SP MP15AC | United States |
| Tacoma Rail | TMBL MP15AC | United States |
| Webb Asset Management | WAMX MP15AC | United States |
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