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Railpower RP20CD
United States | 2007
11 produced
CSX No. 1602
CSX No. 1602
J.E. Landrum / RailPictures.net

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 RP20CD is a six-axle road switcher based on the EMD SD40 or SD40-2. Three Deutz V8 engines provide a total of 1,800 to 2,000 hp, while individual engines are being turned off depending on power demands. Optionally, a fourth engine can be installed to create the RP28CD with a total of 2,400 to 2,800 hp. 

General
Builtsince 2007
ManufacturerRailpower Technologies
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 10 in
Rigid wheelbase13 ft 9 in
Total wheelbase54 ft 6 in
Service weight420,000 lbs
Adhesive weight420,000 lbs
Axle load70,000 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed70 mph
Starting effort134,000 lbf
EngineDeutz TCD 2015
Engine type3x V8 diesel
Fuel3,000 us gal (diesel)
Engine output2,000 hp (1,491 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
Genset
switcher
freight
last changed: 07/2024
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