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Diesel locomotive

EMD MP15DC

Built by EMD

Power output
1,119 kW
1,501 hp
Weight
112 t
246,917 lb
Length
14.53 m
47 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1974–1980
351 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the EMD MP15DC

Discover the versatile EMD MP15DC diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse for various railway operations.

Built between 1974 and 1980, this locomotive boasts a powerful EMD 12-645E prime mover, delivering 1119 kW of power output.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a substantial weight of 112 tons, the MP15DC is designed for demanding industrial and regional rail services.

Its compact dimensions, measuring 14.53 meters in length, 3.07 meters in width, and 4.57 meters in height, make it adaptable to diverse track environments.

The MP15DC has served numerous operators across Canada and the United States, including notable names like British Columbia Hydro, Belt Railway of Chicago, and Norfolk Southern Railway, showcasing its widespread utility and enduring legacy in rail transportation.

EMD MP15DC technical specifications

Value
SeriesMP15
Built byEMD · 1974–1980351 units
Power output1,119 kW1,501 hp
Prime moverEMD 12-645E
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length14.53 m47 ft 8 in
Width3.07 m10 ft 1 in
Height4.57 m15 ft 0 in
Weight112 t246,917 lb
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Operators of the EMD MP15DC

Railway companies that have operated the MP15DC, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Columbia HydroBCH MP15DCCanada
Belt Railway of ChicagoBRC MP15DCUnited States
Coos Bay Rail LineCBRL MP15DCUnited States
Delmarva Central RailroadDCR MP15DCUnited States
Foster Townsend Rail LogisticsFTRL MP15DCUnited States
GATX Rail Locomotive Group (GMTX)GMTX MP15DCUnited States
LTEX RailLTEX MP15DCUnited States
Missouri PacificMP MP15DCUnited States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS MP15DCUnited States
Northwestern Pacific RailroadNWP MP15DCUnited States
Philadelphia, Bethlehem and New England RailroadPBNE MP15DCUnited States
Southern RailwaySOU MP15DCUnited States
Stockton Terminal and Eastern RailroadSTE MP15DCUnited States
Union RailroadURR MP15DCUnited States

EMD MP15DC photos

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