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.

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

Original buyers

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Railroad Quantity Notes
Knoxville Locomotive Works[1] 2 Demonstrators numbered KLWX 1502 (rebuilt from former NW GP9 667) and KLWX 1935 (rebuilt from former CO GP9 6249)
Chevron (Texas)[2] ?+
Richmond Pacific 2[3]
SEPTA[4] 1 Built from former SFS 92 exx AT&SF 2075 née 2861.
Canton Railroad[5] 2 #1906 / 1987.
Western Milling Company[6] 3 Numbered WEMX 1501-1503; reportedly designated as SE18B locomotives. Used in grain mills in Hanford, Famoso, and Goshen, respectively.[7]
Total Unknown

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Knoxville Locomotive Works". www.thedieselshop.us. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  2. ^ "From KLW, a new breed of repowers". 19 December 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Knoxville Locomotive Works units start service in California". Trains Magazine. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  4. ^ "Philly Railfan Pictures of the Week".
  5. ^ "Canton Railroad - Past & Present Power".
  6. ^ "Railroad Picture Archives.NET". www.rrpicturearchives.net. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Green Rail News". www.facebook.com. Facebook. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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  • [1] – Official KLW Website
  • [2] – Official Switcher Model Product Page