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The RP14BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having two engine-generator sets.
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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]
RP14BDs are rebuilt from older locomotives.[2] They can be built with or without an operating cab.[citation needed]
See also
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edit- ↑ Fuel Archived July 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, R. J. Corman Railpower.
- ↑ Specifications Archived March 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. R. J. Corman Railpower.
Further reading
edit- Carolyn King (April 19, 2007). "Railpower gets order from Norfolk Southern". MarketWatch. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
External links
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