Railpower RP20BD

The RP20BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having three engine-generator sets.[1]

RP20BD
UPY #2661 at the Eureka Yard in Houston, Texas.
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 output2,000 hp (1.49 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.[2]

RP20BDs are rebuilt from older locomotives such as the General Electric Dash 7 series and EMD General Purpose series.[3]

References
  1. "Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Consumption of a Railpower RP20BD Switcher Locomotive". ASME. 2009. Archived from the original on 2013-02-23.
  2. "Up to 60% Reduction In Fuel Cost". RJ Corman Railpower Locomotives. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013.
  3. "Switcher, 4 & 6 Axle Locomotives". RJ Corman Railpower Locomotives. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013.


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