| RP20BD | |
|---|---|
| UPY #2661 at the Eureka Yard in Houston, Texas. | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | RailPower Technologies |
| Build date | 2008– |
| AAR wheel arr. | B-B |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
| Power output | 2,000 hp (1.49 MW) |
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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