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

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RP14BD
NS #2121, rebuilt from an EMD SW1500.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder RailPower Technologies Build date 2008–
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR B-B  • UIC 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 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

• Genset locomotive

References

Further reading

• Carolyn King (April 19, 2007). "Railpower gets order from Norfolk Southern". MarketWatch. Retrieved April 13, 2011.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Railpower RP14BD locomotives.

• RJ Corman Railpower Genset & Hybrid Switchers

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