NRE 2GS14B

The NRE 2GS14B is a low-emissions diesel switcher locomotive built by National Railway Equipment. It is powered by two Cummins QSK19C I6 engines with each one developing 700 horsepower (522 kW) and creating a total power output of 1,400 horsepower (1,040 kW). At least 7 2GS14B genset locomotives have been produced to date, with the majority of these units being manufactured at NREC's Mount Vernon shops in Southern Illinois.[1]

NRE 2GS14B
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderNational Railway Equipment (NREC)
Model2GS14B
Build dateDecember 2005 (2005-12) – Present
Total produced10
Specifications
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Prime moverCummins QSK19C (×2)
Engine typeDiesel engine
AspirationTurbocharger
Cylinders6 (×2)
Performance figures
Power output1,400 hp (1,040 kW)

Original Buyers
RailroadQuantityRoad numbersNotes
Belt Railway of Chicago
1
140
CSX Transportation
4
1316-1319
Dallas, Garland & Northeastern
2
140-141
Fort Worth & Western Railroad
2
2013-2014
Gerdau Ameristeel
3
2286-2288
Northwoods Pulp & Timber
1
104
National Railway Equipment
2
1400, 2007
1400 is a demonstrator; 2007 sold to Orange Port Terminal
Odfjell
1
1400
Orange Port Terminal Railroad
2
2220-2221
SEPTA
1
70
Union Pacific
1
Y2005
Total18[2]
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References
  1. "National Railway Equipment". Train Web.
  2. "All 2GS14B's on this site". RRPictureArchives.net.
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