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MP40PHTC-T4AC

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The MP40PHTC-T4AC (also known as the MP54AC) is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive built by MotivePower. The MP40PHTC-T4AC is powered by two Cummins QSK60 engines producing a total of 5,400 horsepower. The MP40PHTC-T4AC is designed to meet EPA Tier 4 emissions standards.[1]

MPIMP40PHTC-T4AC
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Produced

2015–

Power

5,400 hp (4,000 kW)[1]

Preceded by
MP40PH-3C
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MP40PHTC-T4AC
Succeeded by
Latest generation
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What it is

The MPI MP40PH-3C is a diesel-electric passenger locomotive built by MotivePower (a subsidiary of Wabtec) as part of the MPXpress line. The MP40PH-3C is one of several MPXpress models produced for commuter rail service in Canada and the United States.[1]

How it works

The MP40PH-3C uses a 16-cylinder EMD 710 G3B series diesel engine as its prime mover, capable of generating 4,000 horsepower. The locomotive also uses an EMD alternator and traction motors. Head-end power (HEP) is supplied by a separate generator, distinguishing it from earlier models that used a static inverter.[1]

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • Passenger rail service
  • Commuter rail

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical1

Power output
5,400 hp (4,000 kW)[1]
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Dimensions & facilities3

Width
10 ft 7.5 in (3,238 mm)[1]
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Height
15 ft 6 in (4,720 mm)[1]
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Weight
285,000 to 295,000 lb (129,000 to 134,000 kg)[1]
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Configuration & options13

Alternate designation
MP54AC[1]
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Type
genset locomotive[1]
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Engine
pair of Cummins QSK60 60-liter, 16-cylinder engines[1]
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Engine rating
2,700 hp each (5,400 hp total)[1]
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Emissions standard
EPA Tier 4[1]
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Total horsepower
5,400 hp[1]
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Maximum speed
110 mph (180 km/h)[1]
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Tractive effort
82,900 lbf (369 kN)[1]
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Length
68 ft (20.73 m)[1]
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Prime mover
2 × Cummins QSK60, 16-cylinder, 60-liter each[1]
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Gauge
4 ft 8+1/2 in (1,435 mm)[1]
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Wheel diameter
3 ft 4 in (1,020 mm)[1]
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Minimum curve
248 ft (76,000 mm)[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2015Launch customer prototype delivered[1]

    The first prototype unit was delivered to GO Transit in late 2015.

  2. 2015Production start[1]

    The first prototype unit was delivered to GO Transit in late 2015.

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What replaced it?

  • predecessorMPI MP40PH-3C— The MP54AC was developed to offer higher performance than the MP40PH-3C, and the first prototype was converted from an MP40PH-3C.source[1]

What does it need to run?

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  • Power output5,400 hp (4,000 kW)[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the MP40PH-3C?

The MP40PH-3C has a power output of 4,000 horsepower from its EMD 710 G3B diesel engine.[1]

What is the maximum speed of the MP40PH-3C?

The maximum speed of the MP40PH-3C is 93 miles per hour (150 km/h).[1]

How many MP40PH-3C locomotives were built?

A total of 70 MP40PH-3C locomotives were built.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the MP40PHTC-T4AC are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the MP40PHTC-T4AC are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the MP40PHTC-T4AC are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the MP40PHTC-T4AC are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the MP40PHTC-T4AC is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the MP40PHTC-T4AC are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]en.wikipedia.org — en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org
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