KLW SE15B

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KLW SE15B
SEPTA KLW SE15B 80.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderKnoxville Locomotive Works (KLW)
ModelSE15B
Build dateDecember 2016 – Present
Total producedunknown
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Prime moverMTU Series 2000
Performance figures
Power output1,560 hp (1,160 kW)
Career
OperatorsSee list

The KLW SE15B is a low-emissions diesel switcher locomotive built by Knoxville Locomotive Works. It is powered by a single MTU Series 2000 engine which develops a total power output of 1,560 horsepower (1,160 kW). An unknown number SE15B locomotives is being produced for Chevron to be used in the refineries of Houston and Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX.

Original buyers[edit]

Railroad Quantity Notes
Chevron (Texas)[1] ?+
Richmond Pacific 2[2]
SEPTA[3] 1 Built from former SFS 92 exx AT&SF 2075 née 2861.
Canton Railroad[4] 2 #1906 / 1987.
Total Unknown

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "From KLW, a new breed of repowers". 19 December 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Knoxville Locomotive Works units start service in California". Trains Magazine. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  3. ^ "Philly Railfan Pictures of the Week".
  4. ^ "Canton Railroad - Past & Present Power".

External links[edit]

  • [1] – Official KLW Website
  • [2] – Official Switcher Model Product Page