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Knoxville Locomotive Works

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Who We Are

Established in 1998, Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW) has repowered, upgraded, repaired and remanufactured approximately 1,000 locomotives ranging from DC/AC modernizations to low horsepower switchers and high horsepower line-haul units.  Currently, KLW manufactures both low and high horsepower locomotives that are EPA Tier 4 Certified and CARB Verified.  With an employee base totalling over 300 years of combined railroad experience, our focus is building reliable, sustainable, and adaptable locomotives that meet our world’s ever changing environmental needs and technological advancements.

What We Build

KLW builds low and high horsepower locomotives that are both
EPA Tier 4 Certified and CARB Verified. 
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Above 4K HP

High horsepower for heavy duty line-haul applications.

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Modernizations

AC upgrades for efficiency, reliability, and maintenance savings.

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Cummins Below 4K HP

Low to medium horsepower for local, industrial, and switch applications.

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MTU Below 4K HP

Low to medium horsepower for local, industrial, and switch applications.

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Why KLW

KLW personnel have over 300 years of collective railroad service.  Our employees have experience building, operating, and maintaining locomotives.  We offer assistance to customers for third-party funding opportunities.   

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Sustainability

KLW locomotives meet or exceed the current Tier 4 emissions classifications of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).  Ongoing research and development with KLW suppliers insures KLW locomotives will be power system agnostic as the freight rail market continues its transition to a more sustainable future. 

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