MPI MP33C

MPI MP33C
CBH Group CBH001 at Wagin, Western Australia in 2012, this is a MP27CN narrow gauge version of the MP33C
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderMotivePower, Boise, Idaho
ModelMP33C
Build date2012-2015
Total produced21
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARC-C
  CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Bogies2
Wheel diameter1,016 mm (40.0 in)
Length20.218 m (66 ft 4.0 in)
Loco weight133.8 t (131.7 long tons; 147.5 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity10,000 L (2,600 US gal)
Lubricant cap.455 L (120 US gal)
Coolant cap.802 L (212 US gal)
Prime moverCummins QSK78
AlternatorKato RM-1665
Traction motorsElectro Motive Diesel D87BTR
CylindersV18
Train brakesDynamic
Performance figures
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output3,300 hp (2,460 kW)
Tractive effort414 kN (93,000 lbf) starting
363 kN (82,000 lbf) continuous @ 18 km/h (11 mph)
Factor of adh.28%
Career
OperatorsVarious (CM)
Aurizon (CBH)
NumbersCBH118-CBH122
CM3301-CM3316
LocaleAustralia
Delivered14 May 2012
First run15 June 2012
Current ownerCBH Group
Rail First Asset Management
DispositionIn service

The MPI MP33C is a model of diesel-electric freight locomotives designed and built by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho, USA. To date all orders have been for Australian operators.

In April 2011, five were ordered by CBH Group, in Western Australia. In May 2012, ten were ordered by Railfirst Asset Management followed by a further six in June 2013. The latter six were delivered in February 2015.