| Posted by Gary on March 17, 2013 | |
OK, what is that? It looks like some kind of GP40 rebuild but the fuel tank looks like a GE.
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You would have to check the frame number it there is one left,to check this engine's pedigree.It's a rehashed EMD,and I think it has an MTU prime mover in it.
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| Posted by FSWood on March 18, 2013 | |
As far as the fuel tank, curve on EMD tanks is formed by running sheet metal through a brake press and bending a couple degrees every few inches - takes time and labor and time and labor cost money.
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Hello everyone, this is the Knoxville Locomotive Works KLW20B, a repowered GP38 demonstrator unit. This locomotive features a Tier 2, 2250hp, MTU Series 4000 prime mover that saves 15%-25% on fuel usage compared to the stock prime mover. We also installed a ZF 2:1 gear reduction transmission, a Geislinger Coupling, and a TMV electronics system that improves tractive effort and reduces fuel consumption with the Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) that comes standard. Lastly, we have a custom cooling system that helps cool the MTU engine which runs hotter as a result of being emissions compliant. You can read more about this locomotive, the build process, and our plans for the future by visiting www.goklw.com
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| Posted by Gary on March 18, 2013 | |
Kris, thanks for the information.
Its interesting that this locomotive uses the exact same MTU 4000, 2250HP primemover that is also fitted in the UK's entire 125MPH Class 43, HST fleet. These German engines are certainly proving very reliable here, some covering up to 1000 miles per day!
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That's true Gary. Oddly enough the North American market is the one place MTU hasn't made much headway in the rail market. Hopefully we will be changing that soon :)
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