1998年6月25日 · Prototype and reference information on Southern Pacific's EMD MP15DC locomotives

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 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.

Railroad Short Name: SP. 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 …

Atlas is excited to announce New MP15DC Diesel Locomotives. 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.

SP 2697 (MP15DC) Serial Number: 74697-1: Order No: 74697: Frame Number: 74697-1: Built: 1/1975: Notes: to Genesee & Wyoming 44: Other locos with this serial: BPRR 44(MP15DC) SP 2697(MP15DC) Page Controls : View: Pics Per Page: Title: SP 9697 : Description: Photo Date:

MP15DC & MP15AC Total Length: 48'-08" (and 49"-02") Wheel Diameter: 40" Truck Wheel Base: 9'-00" Height to Top Engine Hood: 12'-08" Height to Top Cab : 15'-00" Cab Width: 10'-03" Top of Walkway: 7'-06" Walkway Width: 4'-07.5" Engine Hood Width: 10'-00" Center Bolster: 24'-02" Center Front Truck to Front Pilot:

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- 645 E engine sporting a Roots blower.

Reporting Marks: SP Showing Locomotive model MP15DC : Click on a locomotive to view pictures

Prototype, modeling and reference information on Southern Pacific's EMD MP15DC locomotives. No need to worry about the quality of the ConCor, or kitbashes anymore; Atlas has released an MP15DC - while they won't have the trademark SP light show, it …