Train Equipment

The Rail Runner’s five locomotives are diesel-electric MP36PH-3C’s built by Motive Power Inc. in Boise, Idaho. Rail Runner locomotives produce about 3600 horsepower and are capable of running speeds in excess of 100 mph. Since they run on diesel fuel, the Mid Region Council of Governments is investigating the potential use of biodiesel as a fuel source for the locomotives.

Bombardier bi-level cars are decorated with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express roadrunner design. Notice that the roadrunner head is on the locomotive and cars display the tail feathers. Since these train sets will be run in “push – pull,” the roadrunner will be going backwards half the time!

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