Comparison ledger
MPI MP36PH-3C, MPI MP36PH-3S, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.
| Attribute | MP36PH-3CMPI | MP36PH-3SMPI |
|---|---|---|
| OEM | MPI | MPI |
| Category | diesel-electric passenger locomotive | diesel-electric passenger locomotive |
| Wafer size | — | — |
| Process node | — | — |
| Introduced | 2003 | 2003 |
| Production run | 2003–2024 | 2003–2020 |
| Lifecycle | Discontinued | Legacy |
| Lifecycle milestones | — | 2015 Conversion to MP36PH-3C specification began · 2015 Conversion to MP36PH-3C specification · 2020 All units converted to MP36PH-3C specification · 2020 All MP36PH-3S converted to MP36PH-3C · 2020 Conversion completed · 2020 Conversion to MP36PH-3C specification |
| Control system | — | — |
| Generation | — | — |
| Family | MPI MP36PH-3C | MPI MP36PH-3S |
| Cited variants |
| |
| Specifications | ||
| Power type | Diesel-electric[1] | Diesel-electric[1] |
| Builder | MotivePower[1] | MotivePower[1] |
| Line | MPI MPXpress[1] | — |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-645F3B[1] | EMD 16-645F3B[1] |
| Head-end power generator | Separate head-end power generator; Caterpillar C-27 (3412 before 2005)[1] | — |
| Power output | 3,600 hp[1] | 3,600 hp (2,700 kW)[1] |
| Maximum speed | 82–102 mph (132–164 km/h)[1] | 82–102 mph (132–164 km/h)[1] |
| Configuration | AAR B-B; UIC Bo'Bo'[1] | AAR B-B; UIC Bo'Bo'[1] |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 + 1/2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge[1] | 4 ft 8 + 1/2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge[1] |
| Length | 68 ft (20.73 m)[1] | 68 ft (20.73 m)[1] |
| Width | 10 ft 7.5 in (3,238 mm)[1] | 10 ft 7.5 in (3,238 mm)[1] |
| Height | 15 ft 6 in (4,720 mm)[1] | 15 ft 6 in (4,720 mm)[1] |
| Build date | 2003 –2024[1] | 2003-2004[1] |
| Total produced | 227[1] | 27[1] |
| Configuration: AAR | B-B[1] | — |
| Configuration: UIC | Bo'Bo'[1] | — |
| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 4 in (1,020 mm)[1] | 3 ft 4 in (1,020 mm)[1] |
| Minimum curve | 248 ft (76,000 mm)[1] | 248 ft (76,000 mm)[1] |
| Loco weight | 285,000 to 295,000 lb (129,000 to 134,000 kg)[1] | 285,000 to 295,000 lb (129,000 to 134,000 kg)[1] |
| Maximum speed (MP36PH-3C, MP32PH-Q) | 82–102 mph (132–164 km/h)[1] | — |
| Maximum speed (MP40PH-3C) | 93 mph (150 km/h)[1] | — |
| Maximum speed (MP54AC) | 110 mph (180 km/h)[1] | — |
| Power output (MP36PH-3S, MP36PH-3C) | 3,600 hp (2,700 kW)[1] | — |
| Power output (MP40PH-3C) | 4,000 hp (3,000 kW)[1] | — |
| Power output (MP54AC) | 5,400 hp (4,000 kW)[1] | — |
| Power output (MP32PH-Q) | 3,200 hp (2,400 kW)[1] | — |
| Tractive effort (MP36PH-3C, MP36PH-3S) | 72,500–85,000 lbf (322–378 kN)[1] | — |
| Tractive effort (MP40PH-3C) | 85,000 lbf (380 kN)[1] | — |
| Tractive effort (MP32PH-Q) | 70,000 lbf (310 kN)[1] | — |
| Tractive effort (MP54AC) | 82,900 lbf (369 kN)[1] | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 9 ft 0 in (2,740 mm) original; 9 ft 4 in (2,840 mm) new[1] |
| Tractive effort | — | 72,500–85,000 lbf (322–378 kN)[1] |
| HEP generation | — | Static inverter connected to prime mover[1] |
| Weight | — | 285,000 to 295,000 lb (129,000 to 134,000 kg)[1] |
| Head-end power (HEP) | — | 500 kW maximum, reducing traction power to 2,930 hp[1] |
| Head-end power | — | Static inverter, maximum 500 kW[1] |
| Wheel arrangement | — | B-B (UIC Bo'Bo')[1] |
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