Railpower RP20BD
RP20BD
UPY #2661 at the Eureka Yard in Houston, Texas. |
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Power output |
2,000 hp (1.49 MW) |
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The RP20BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having three engine-generator sets.[1]
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.[3]
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