Caltrain MP15DC Switcher: Diesel Locomotive is an add-on developed and maintained by Dovetail Games, for their TSW Console and PC platforms and was released on March 19, 2020 for the Train Sim World 2020 video game. MP15DC is a diesel-electric road switcher locomotive model that was produced by General Motors’ Electro-Motive Division from 1974 to 1980. It was a multi-purpose locomotive with a traditional end cab design, but its trucks were capable of mainline service. Here are some more details about the MP15DC:
- Engine – The MP15DC had a V12 12-645E engine with a Roots blower and 1,500 horsepower.
- Weight – The average loaded weight of an MP15AC on the rails was 248,000 lbs.
- Road switchers – Road switchers are a type of railroad locomotive that can haul railcars in mainline service and shunt them in railroad yards.
There are also model replicas of the MP15DC, including:
TSW2020: Caltrain MP15DC Diesel Switcher Loco Add-On – A re-creation of the locomotive with authentic details, realistic controls, and true-to-life performance.
Atlas O MP15DC – An O scale model with a detailed plastic carbody, a powerful mechanism, and a factory-installed sound decoder. Reviews note its solid construction, top quality finish, and excellent traction.
MTH 30-20968-1 – MP15 Diesel Engine SOO Line – A 1:48 scale model with a metal chassis, metal handrails and horn, and two remote-controlled proto-couplers.
Manufacturer of Caltrain MP15DC Diesel Switcher
Electro-Motive Division or EMD
Caltrain MP15DC Diesel Switcher Multimedia
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