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Diesel locomotive

MPI GP20C

Built by MPI, EMD

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the MPI GP20C

Discover the robust GP20C diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for demanding railway operations.

This versatile locomotive, classified as Bo'Bo', features a reliable EMD build and is known for its performance on standard gauge tracks.

The GP20C has served with distinction in the United States, notably with Burlington Northern as the BN GP20C and later with the Red River Valley and Western Railroad as the RRVW GP20C.

Its strong construction and efficient diesel power make it an ideal choice for freight and heavy-duty hauling, contributing to efficient rail transport.

MPI GP20C technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP20
Built byMPI, EMD
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the MPI GP20C

Railway companies that have operated the GP20C, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Burlington NorthernBN GP20CUnited States
Red River Valley and Western RailroadRRVW GP20CUnited States

MPI GP20C photos

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