The KLW SE24B or KLW SE20B is a low-emissions diesel switcher locomotive built by Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLWX). It is powered by a single MTU Series 4000 12V R54 (TIER 3) diesel engine which develops a total power output of 2,400 horsepower (1,790 kW). To date, one SE20B locomotive has been produced for KLWX, and it operates on the Gulf and Ohio Railways.[2] Furthermore, at least 6 SE24B locomotives have also been produced, including for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad.[3]

KLW SE20B
KLW SE24B[1]
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderKnoxville Locomotive Works
ModelSE20B
SE24B
Build date2011 – present
Total produced1 SE20B demonstrator
6+ SE24Bs
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Prime moverMTU Series 4000 12V R54
Performance figures
Power outputSE20B: 2,250 hp (1,680 kW)
SE24B: 2,400 hp (1,790 kW)
Career
OperatorsSee list

Original buyers

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SE20B

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Railroad Quantity Road numbers Notes
Knoxville Locomotive Works[4] 1 KLWX 2250 Demonstrator. Rebuilt from ex-NS EMD GP38 2002[2]
Total 1

SE24B

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Railroad Quantity Road numbers Notes
San Joaquin Valley Railroad[3] 6 2405-2410 Acquired beginning in 2019. Rebuilt from ex-CSX NRE 3GS21B and 2GS14B locomotives
Total +6

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "KLW SE24B: For Yard and Road Switching". 2016. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Pictures of KLWX 2250". 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  3. ^ a b "San Joaquin Valley Locomotives". www.thedieselshop.us. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  4. ^ Knoxville Locomotive Works
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  • [1] – Official KLW Website
  • [2] – Official SE24B Page (archived)