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Wabtec MP20GP – photo 1© trainspo.com
Diesel locomotive

Wabtec MP20GP

Built by EMD

Power output
2,200 kW
2,950 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1987–1990
21 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Wabtec MP20GP

Discover the versatile MP20GP diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse known for its reliability and performance.

This distinctive locomotive, often identified with the GP40 series, boasts a robust build from EMD, with units constructed between 1987 and 1990.

Many of these locomotives have undergone significant refurbishment by MPI and Wabtec in 2007, ensuring continued operational excellence.

Operating on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks, the MP20GP features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, providing excellent traction and stability.

With a substantial power output of 2200 kW, the MP20GP is well-suited for a variety of heavy-duty railway operations.

You can find this impressive locomotive serving prominent operators such as New Jersey Transit and Union Pacific Railroad, underscoring its widespread utility and value in the United States rail industry.

Wabtec MP20GP technical specifications

Value
SeriesGP40
Built byEMD · 1987–199021 units
RefurbishedMPI, Wabtec 2007 (5)
Power output2,200 kW2,950 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'

Operators of the Wabtec MP20GP

Railway companies that have operated the MP20GP, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
New Jersey TransitNJT MP20GPUnited States
Union Pacific RailroadUP MP20GPUnited States

Wabtec MP20GP photos

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