Norfolk Southern GP33ECO

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EMD GP33ECO
NS Train G74 with Ecco units RP-M4C and GP33ECO.jpg
EMD GP33ECO Norfolk Southern 4722 powers a freight train, with a RP-M4C at the lead. This unit was later renumbered to 6722.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel
Builder Norfolk Southern Railway
Build date2014
Rebuilder Altoona Works
Number rebuilt30
Specifications
Configuration:
   AAR B-B
   UIC Bo′Bo′
Gauge 4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover 12N-710G3B-T3
RPM range900-950
Engine typediesel
AspirationTurbocharged
Displacement8520 cu in
Alternator AR15CA6-D14
Traction motors 4 D87B
Cylinders 12
Cylinder size 710 cu in
Transmissionelectric
MU working AAR
Loco brake pneumatic, dynamic
Performance figures
Power output3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW) (software limited) [1]
Tractive effort 64,200 lbs
Career
Numbers6700-6729 (formerly 4700-4729)
Current ownerNorfolk Southern
DispositionRenumbered to 6700 series locomotives to clear the roster for new rebuilt AC44C6Ms
[2]

The EMD GP33ECO is a 4-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by the Norfolk Southern Railway in its Juniata Locomotive Shop. The locomotive is a rebuild of the EMD GP50 designed to meet Tier 3 emissions standards. The first locomotive was completed in January 2015. The rebuild was funded in part by the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. [3]

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References

  1. "Juniata Diesel Conversions GP50 to GP33ECO for Norfolk Southern". AltoonaWorks. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  2. Guss, Chris (May 8, 2014). "EXCLUSIVE: Norfolk Southern begins GP33ECO locomotive program". Trains . Retrieved January 12, 2015.(subscription required)
  3. "NS unveils first publicly funded GP33ECO locomotives". Trains . January 6, 2015. Retrieved January 12, 2015.(subscription required)

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