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Date: 07/28/15 21:29
GO Transit MP40 Cummins Repower
Author: bogieman

Whatever happened to the project MPI had to repower one or more MP40's with dual Cummins engines? I haven't seen any info at all as to whether that is still in process or was dropped.
 

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Date: 07/29/15 13:55
Re: GO Transit MP40 Cummins Repower
Author: CCMF

Since GO 647 was shipped to Boise in May of 2012, I have been wondering the same thing.  Anybody in the area seen it sitting around lately ? 

I saw a shot last year where it was just a frame and cab sitting outside.

Bill Miller
Galt, ON

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Date: 08/01/15 13:08
Re: GO Transit MP40 Cummins Repower
Author: alamode

It's all put back together and painted. Should be in test now.

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Date: 08/01/15 13:29
Re: GO Transit MP40 Cummins Repower
Author: bogieman

Thanks. IIRC, this was to be converted to AC traction, is that still the case?

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Date: 10/01/15 14:25
Re: GO Transit MP40 Cummins Repower
Author: MetraUPWest

I just came across this photo of Go 647 in Boise on Railpics.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=543753&nseq=5

Anyone have more info? I understand it's rated 5400 horsepower. It has 2 Cummins 16 cylinder QSK60 engines inside, rated at 2700 horsepower each.

I'm curious though, does it have AC traction? Diesel genset or static inverter HEP? How about dynamic brakes?

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