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Bombardier HR-412

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Bombardier HR412
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBombardier
ModelHR412
Build dateSeptember 1981–May 1982
Total produced11
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARB-B
 • UICBo′Bo′
Loco weight272,000 lb (123,000 kg)
Prime moverAlco 251C
CylindersV12
Performance figures
Maximum speed67 mph (108 km/h)
Power output2,400 hp (1.8 MW)
Tractive effortContinuous: 60,000 lbf (267 kN)
Career
OperatorsCanadian National Railway
ClassMR-20d
Numbers2580-2589

The Bombardier HR412, also known as the MLW HR412, was a 4 axle, 2,400 horsepower (1.8 MW) freight locomotive manufactured in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ten were built for Canadian National Railway in between September and November 1981, numbered 2580-2589, and one was built for Bombardier as a demonstrator in May 1982, numbered BBD 7000. BBD 7000 was later sold to Canadian National.

The model designation stood for HR - High Reliability, 412 - 4 axles, 12 cylinder engine.

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