The EMD MP15, sometimes referenced as MP15DC, is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel–electric road switcher locomotive model produced by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1974 and 1980. It was equipped with a V12 12-645E engine sporting a Roots blower. The length was either 47 ft 8 in (14.53 m) or 48 ft 8 in (14.83 m) depending on the ...

The MP15 (later redesignated as the MP15DC) was the first in the series and interestingly, was meant to not only for yard, industrial, and light branch duties but also as a general road switcher. It replaced the earlier SW1500, featuring a larger fuel tank (1,400 gallons) and Blomberg trucks as standard for general road service.

EMD MP15DC and MP15AC; Data Sheet Information Compiled by: JEAN-DENIS BACHAND: New: 6 May 2006 : Artwork by: Jean-Denis Bachand-Engine Builder: EMD: Engine: 645E 12 cylinder: Bore & Stroke: 8.5" X 10" RPM (Maximum / Minimum) 800 / 275 : Main Generator: GM - D15C (and D14) Horsepower: 1500:

2002年4月5日 · Roster listings for the EMD MP15DC, MP15AC, and MP15T locomotives.

Conrail received 10 EMD MP15DC's that were under lease to the Reading Company. Conrail reassigned them from RDG series 2771-2780 to CR 9621-9630. The former RDG units were built in 1974 with power provided by EMD's supercharged V12 645 prime mover producing 1,500hp.

2009年6月30日 · The MP15DC is a 4 axle, 1,500 HP diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD between 1974 and 1980. Like the SW1500 before it, the MP15DC uses a 12 cylinder 645 prime mover rated at 1,500 HP. The locomotive was marketed as a direct replacement of the SW1500, and the two locomotives are very similar mechanically and physically.

The 1500hp MP15DC was designed by EMD as a replacement model for the successful SW1500 switcher. The longer frame of the MP15DC allowed for increased fuel capacity and the use of Blomberg road trucks; increased sand capacity was also offered as an option.

The EMD MP15, sometimes referenced as MP15DC, is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel–electric road switcher locomotive model produced by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1974 and 1980. It was equipped with a V12 12-645E engine sporting a Roots blower.

The EMD MP15, sometimes referenced as MP15DC, is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel–electric road switcher locomotive model produced by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1974 and 1980. It was equipped with a V12 12-645E engine sporting a Roots blower.

The EMD MP15, sometimes referenced as MP15DC, is a 1,500 hp (1,119 kW) diesel–electric road switcher locomotive model produced by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division between 1974 and 1980. It was equipped with a V12 12-645E engine sporting a Roots blower .