KLW SE32C DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
The KLW SE32C is a low-emissions diesel road locomotive built by Knoxville Locomotive Works. It is powered by a single MTU Series 4000 16V R54 (TIER 3) diesel engine which develops a total power output of 3,200 horsepower (2,390 kW). To date, five SE32C locomotives have been produced with three such models being delivered to the Lancaster and Chester Railroad in November 2022.
Original buyers
| Railroad | Quantity | Road numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadkin Valley Railroad | 1 | YVRR 3200 | |
| Mojave Northern Railroad | 1 | MN 419 | |
| Lancaster and Chester | 3 | LC 3201-3203 | |
| Total | 5 |
KLW SE32C Overview
Type and origin
Power type: Diesel-electric
Builder: Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW)
Model: SE32C
Build date: 2015 – Present
Total produced: 5
Specifications
Gauge: 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover: MTU Series 4000 16V R54
Performance figures
Power output: 3,200 hp (2,390 kW)
Career
Operators: See table above
Yadkin Valley Railroad: Knoxville Locomotive Works No. 3200 on YV1 2-26-2021
Yadkin Valley Railroad: Knoxville Locomotive Works No. 3200 on YV1 2-26-2021. Steven Saine Railfan Productions went to Rural Hall NC to chase YV1 on the Yadkin Valley Railroad.
