The locomotive remanufacturer says the engine is an ultra-low emissions genset powered by a combination of natural gas and diesel fuels. Motive Power engineers has been developing the natural gas powered locomotive for more than two years and expect to start taking orders later this year.
“Natural gas offers our customers an opportunity to greatly reduce their operating fuel costs while cutting emissions at the same time,” says David Wilkerson, company president and chief executive. “The availability of low cost, U.S. sourced natural gas provides an unprecedented opportunity for green locomotives. MP&ES has invested heavily in technology, research and staffing to be at the forefront of delivering highly affordable, natural gas powered locomotives to switcher and short line operations.”
Motive Power has been building locomotives for more than 15 years and was recently selected by the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company as one of a limited number of vendors being considered for the conversion of 31 locomotives to natural gas.
