Railpower RP14BD

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RP14BD
NS2121.jpg
NS #2121, rebuilt from an EMD SW1500.
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder RailPower Technologies
Build date2008–
Specifications
Configuration:
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 •  AAR B-B
 •  UIC Bo'Bo'
Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Fuel type Diesel fuel
Performance figures
Power output1,400 hp (1.04 MW)

The RP14BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having two engine-generator sets.

Contents

The engines are computer controlled, with the computer stopping and starting engines on a rotating basis, as required to produce the horsepower needed at any given moment. [1]

RP14BDs are rebuilt from older locomotives. [2] They can be built with or without an operating cab.[ citation needed ]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fuel Archived July 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine , R. J. Corman Railpower.
  2. ↑ Specifications Archived March 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine . R. J. Corman Railpower.

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