The RP14BD is a diesel-electric switcher locomotive built by Railpower Technologies. It is a "genset" locomotive, having two engine-generator sets.
The engines are computer controlled, with the computer stopping and starting engines on a rotating basis, as required to produce the horsepower needed at any given moment.Fuel , R. J. Corman Railpower.
RP14BDs are rebuilt from older locomotives.Specifications . R. J. Corman Railpower. They can be built with or without an operating cab.
See also Genset locomotive
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RJ Corman Railpower Genset & Hybrid Switchers