Railpower RP20CD

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RP20CD
RP20CD
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Power type diesel-electric
Builder RailPower Technologies (RPT)
Build date 2008-
AAR wheel arr. C-C
UIC classification Co'Co'
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Total weight 398,000 pounds (181,000 kg)
Fuel type Diesel fuel
Fuel capacity 4,000 imperial gallons (18,000 L)
Power output 2,000 HP
Locomotive brakes Straight air
Train brakes 26-L air
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The RP20CD is a diesel-electric switcher model built by Railpower Technologies. It is a genset locomotive, and an unusual one because it has six-axle trucks rather than 4-axle trucks. The RP20CD is rebuilt from older locomotives and can be upgraded to 2,700 horsepower by adding a fourth generator.