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NRE 2GS14B

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Power type
  
Diesel-electric

Total produced
  
10

Model
  
2GS14B

Builder
  
National Railway Equipment (NREC)

Build date
  
December 2005 (2005-12) – Present

Gauge
  
4 ft 8 ⁄2 in (1,435 mm)

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.

References

NRE 2GS14B Wikipedia