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]

RP20BD 4 Axle Switch / Branch Line. 1800-2000 hp on new RP or enhanced GE/EMD Platforms 3 - Deutz or Cummins Engines 3 engines fit on a GP9 platform without stretching 35-55% Fuel Savings

The RP20BD is one of five GenSet locomotive models in R. J. Corman Railpower Locomotives' RP Series locomotive product line. Railpower reorganized in early 2009 and R. J. Corman Railroad Group...

RP20BD Prototype constructed at Super Steel Schenectady. Constructed using CN 9637 (GMD GP40-2LW)

Currently on the market are the RP20BH (two-engine hybrid) and RP20BD (three engine diesel) locomotives for light road duties. The "B" or "C" in the model number signifies B-B, or C-C wheel arrangement, with the "14", "20" or "27" signifying 1,400 horsepower (1,000 kW), 2,000 or 2,700 horsepower (1,490 or 2,010 kW) respectively. ^ "Railpower".

2023年11月6日 · Locomotive Information: The RP20BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a genset locomotive, having three engine-generator sets. The RP20BD locomotive uses three 667-hp genset engines.

The RP20BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having three engine-generator sets.

Railpower RP20BD Locomotives UPY2606, Class RP20GE, was built by General Electric in September 1983, #44444, as Burlington Northern 4086, Class B30-7A. It was rebuilt by Railpower at Super Steel as RP20BD on October 30, 2006 and became UPY2606.

The RP20BD is a diesel-electric 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.

Railpower Technologies, a subsidiary of the R.J. Corman Railroad Group, offers to rebuild existing diesel locomotives to new, energy-saving and environmentally friendly GenSet locomotives. The RP20BD is a four-axle road switcher based on the EMD GP9 or GP38 or on the GE B23-7 …