Comments on: Not your fathers Blomberg. Proof that MPI is a serious locomotive manufacturer.

By: Driver8666

Driver8666 — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:50:40 +0000

Very rough ride?

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Tue, 31 May 2016 01:49:26 +0000

Is it a clone though. Many manufacturers use the Blomberg trucks on new locos

By: MrDan

MrDan — Tue, 31 May 2016 00:06:15 +0000

Yeah, they’re ever so slightly longer. I remember talking to someone who was into all kinds of EMD technical stuff, and he mentioned EMD let a bunch of patents expire over time, including I believe the design of the Blomberg truck. Hence, the clone design by MPI.

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Mon, 30 May 2016 19:28:39 +0000

I think they are longer, but not sure how much longer. I tested the first MP 40 in the
GO sub before they entered regular service. I found the ride very rough.

By: Driver8666

Driver8666 — Mon, 30 May 2016 17:57:54 +0000

Aren’t they 4ft longer than the standard Blomberg? Someone measured it so I heard.

By: ngineered4u

ngineered4u — Mon, 30 May 2016 10:30:22 +0000

My fathers Blomberg was way better. These ride like crap.