1 Exhibit 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of MotivePower Industries, Inc. on Form S-4 of our reports dated February 11, 1999 (March 2, 1999 as to Note 18), appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MotivePower Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1998 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 19, 1999