RP20CD | |
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RP20CD | |
Power type | Diesel-electric |
Builder | RailPower Technologies |
Build date | 2008– |
AAR wheel arr. | C-C |
UIC classification | Co'Co' |
Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Locomotive weight | 398,000 lb (180.5 t) |
Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
Fuel capacity | 4,000 imp gal (18,000 l; 4,800 US gal) |
Power output | 2,000 hp (1.49 MW) |
The RP20CD is a diesel-electric road switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having three engine-generator sets.
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]
It has six-wheel trucks, rather than the usual four-wheel trucks commonly found on smaller, lighter, switcher locomotives. RP20CDs are rebuilt from older locomotives and can be upgraded to 2,700 horsepower (2.01 MW) by adding a fourth generator. [2]
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