Railpower RP14BD

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

RP14BD
NS #2121, rebuilt from an EMD SW1500.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderRailPower Technologies
Build date2008–
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B
 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Fuel typeDiesel fuel
Performance figures
Power output1,400 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.

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.

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