Railpower RP14BD

RP14BD

NS #2121, rebuilt from an EMD SW1500.
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder RailPower Technologies
Build date 2008–
Specifications
AAR wheel arr. B-B
UIC class Bo'Bo'
Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Fuel type Diesel fuel
Performance figures
Power output 1,400 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.

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]

References

  1. ↑ Fuel, R. J. Corman Railpower.
  2. ↑ Specifications. R. J. Corman Railpower.

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