NRE 2GS36C-DE
The NRE 2GS36C-DE is a low-emissions six-axle diesel-electric road switcher locomotive built by National Railway Equipment Company. It is part of NRE's N-ViroMotive line. It is powered by two Cummins QSK50L V16 engines rated at 1,800 horsepower (1,340 kW) each, for a total power output of 3,600 horsepower (2,680 kW). It has a starting tractive force of 126,000 pounds-force (560,000 N), an adhesion rate of 30%, and a minimum continuous speed of 13.9 miles per hour (22.4 km/h).[1] It offers Tier III emissions compliance.[1]
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The first demonstration unit was released in August 2011 from NRE's Mount Vernon shops in Southern Illinois.[2] It was built on a refurbished EMD SD40-2 frame.[1]
Original Buyers
| Railroad | Quantity | Road numbers | Notes |
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| National Railway Equipment Company | 1 | 3600 | Demonstration Unit |
References
- "N-ViroMotive new locomotive". National Railway Equipment. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- "NREX 2GS36C-DE 3600 plate". Railroad Picture Archives. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
External links
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 Railroad Picture Archives – NRE 2GS36C-DE photograph (front). | |
| Railroad Picture Archives – NRE 2GS36C-DE photograph (rear). |
- National Railway Equipment – Official NRE Website
- National Railway Equipment – Official N-ViroMotive Product Page
- Train Web.Org - Genset Locomotive Rosters – Information and resource site for low-emission switcher locomotives built by National Railway Equipment.
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