Deal for new CR Locomotives

[erikyow]

Couldn't find an existing thread on this.

Looks like the Commuter Rail will be getting some shiny, 'new' locos according to an article in the globe. There was some debate as to what the T was going to get but if they're coming from the UTA, they'll be Motive Power MP36PH's. Looking forward to seeing how they look. They're certainly a sleeker looking locomotive compared to what they currently have.

MBTA announces deal for new commuter locomotives
June 2, 2010

BOSTON?The MBTA is getting up to nine new commuter rail engines.

The locomotives will either be bought or leased from the Utah Transit Authority, and will mark the first time in 17 years that new locomotives will pull commuter trains.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said in a statement Wednesday the pending deal should improve service and reliability for commuters, while also cutting fuel costs. And 80 percent of the price will be funded by federal grants.

The engines are 3,600 horsepower, diesel electric locomotives.

The purchase price is $3.5 million each.

The MBTA had an option on an original 2005 procurement in Utah, so the locomotives are compliant with the MBTA's needs

http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma..._announces_deal_for_new_commuter_locomotives/

 

[palindrome]

 

[BostonUrbEx]

This is unrelated to the bidding that's still going on over a new locomotive order. These are second-hand and/or rentals.

 

[palindrome]

New trains will be a joint venture of GE and MPI. Look just like mp36's with only 2 front windows. I believe we'll be getting 20 of these.

 

[palindrome]

http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2351753

 

[datadyne007]

http://rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2351753

Looks awesome! Definitely reflects a more modern feel.

 

[BostonUrbEx]

Ah, here's the thread, couldn't find it back when I posted this:

http://www.archboston.org/community/showpost.php?p=114129&postcount=858

 

[mass88]

Out of curiosity, how do these things get shipped to Mass?

 

[palindrome]

Contracted out and basically ship as a freight car. Doesnt use its own power.

 

[BostonUrbEx]

Out of curiosity, how do these things get shipped to Mass?

The same way I posted it being shipped?

 

[erikyow]

The first two MP36s from UTA have arrived. The first one (010) has already been pressed into service, the second (011) has just arrived and is being checked over and tested.

Here's 010 on a test run. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWe_yxT6G7I

 

[unterbau]

wow that was like when you walk up to a friend and call their name, but when they turn around it's actually someone else

 

[BostonUrbEx]

MBTA is looking into renting units from MARC:

http://www.railroad.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=79018