Switch Locomotive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027508",
  "term": "Switch Locomotive",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Locomotive designed or used solely for the primary purpose of propelling railroad cars a short distance, and that is powered by an engine with a maximum horsepower rating of 2300 hp or less.\n\n2. Locomotive that is powered by an engine with a maximum rated power (or a combination of engines having a total rated power) of 2300 hp or less. Include auxiliary engines in your calculation of total power if the engines are permanently installed on the locomotive and can be operated while the main propulsion engine is operating. Do not count the power of auxiliary engines that operate only to reduce idling time of the propulsion engine.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 92.2 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 1033.901 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/switch-locomotive/"
}