International Railroad Discussion > Made in Brazil to Chile

The first rebuilt unit made by Progress Rail plant in Hortolandia SP Brazil to Chile is on the road. They used an old ex US  SD40-2 as a core to built it. There is another one inside the sheds. I imagine it is ready to departing to Chile too.
Video received from a friend.

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,

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Very nice Pedro.What gauge does Chile use.
Regards,DK

Another video at Progress Rail plant.

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

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How many engines they are getting from the plant??

At the moment, three units for Fepasa in Chile. The Progress Rail plant is for old or rebuilt units only. The EMD plant is for new ones. But, PR plant made a new PR22 to CPTM here in Brazil.
railcity Wrote:
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> How many engines they are getting from the plant??

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

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Very NICE looking unit going for a truck ride. I'm sure Chile will enjoy this locomotive.

Larry

railcity Wrote:
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> How many engines they are getting from the plant??

3307-09    5 ft 6 in gauge

Whoa! What is the deal with that radiator section? Any idea what the prime mover is?

pedrop Wrote:
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> The first rebuilt unit made by Progress Rail plant
> in Hortolandia SP Brazil to Chile is on the road.
> They used an old ex US  SD40-2 as a core to built
> it. There is another one inside the sheds. I
> imagine it is ready to departing to Chile too.
> Video received from a friend.

I am trying to get some data about these strange rebuilt units. For sure, the radiator section is very strange.
zorz Wrote:
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> Whoa! What is the deal with that radiator section?
> Any idea what the prime mover is?
 

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

Sure has a small fuel tank.

tomstp Wrote:
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> Sure has a small fuel tank.

Given the short runs on most trains here,   no need for big fuel tanks and also keeps the weight down.   Witness former SD40-2 3305 (x-BNSF 7237):

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I received this today. The truck is on the road.

Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

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