NRE 2GS14B

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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]

Power typeDiesel-electric
Power typeDiesel-electric
Model2GS14B
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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+12 in (1,435 mm)
Prime moverCummins QSK19C (×2)
Engine typeDiesel engine
AspirationTurbocharger
Cylinders6 (×2)
Performance figures
Power output1,400 hp (1,040 kW)
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Original Buyers

More information Railroad, Quantity ...
RailroadQuantityRoad numbersNotes
Belt Railway of Chicago1140
CSX Transportation41316-13191318 and 1319 were sold to SJVR for rebuilding into NZE24B locomotives by KLW. They are now numbers 2408 and 2409 respectively. Remaining units sold to KXHR.
Dallas, Garland & Northeastern2140-141
Fort Worth & Western Railroad22013-2014
Gerdau Ameristeel32286-2288
Northwoods Pulp & Timber1104
National Railway Equipment21400, 20071400 is a demonstrator; 2007 sold to Orange Port Terminal
Odfjell11400
Orange Port Terminal Railroad22220-2221
SEPTA170
Union Pacific1Y2005
Total18[2]
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