NRE 2GS14B

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)

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]

  1. ^ "National Railway Equipment". Train Web.