NRE 3GS21C
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The NRE 3GS21C is a low-emissions diesel genset locomotive built by National Railway Equipment (NRE). It is powered by three Cummins QSK19C I6 engines with each one developing 700 horsepower (522 kW) and creating a total power output of 2,100 horsepower (1,570 kW). Instead of a single prime mover, the NRE genset locomotive has three engines that each can be turned off or on as power is needed reducing overall diesel emissions and improving fuel efficiency.[1] At least 27[2][3] 3GS21C genset locomotives have been produced to date at NRE's Mount Vernon shops in Southern Illinois.[4]
Original buyers[edit]
| Railroad | Quantity | Road numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway | 16 | 1300-1316[5] | ex-GN and ex-ATSF EMD SD40, SD45 and SD45-2 |
| Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad | 3 | 2000-2002[6] | ex-UP EMD SD24 |
| Norfolk Southern | 1 | 3850[7] | Built in 2008. Ex-Norfolk Southern 3188 EMD SD40[8] |
| Pacific Harbor Line | 2 | 80-81[9] | The first 3GS21C built, in Jan. 2008[10] |
| Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad | 4 | 2160-2163[11] | 2012 |
| CSX Transportation | 1 | 1600[12] | |
| Total | 27 |
Flexibility[edit]
Because the engines are modular, flexibility is obtained:
- If one engine fails, the others can continue at reduced power.
- If a lower axle load is needed, one engine can be left off.
- When reduced power is needed, one or more of the engines can be turned off, saving fuel and wear and tear.
- The QSK19C engine is common to the four variants of the NRE 3GS21C locomotive.
- The QSK19C engine is widely used for non-railway applications, and spare parts are readily available.[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "N-Viromotive new locomotive". www.nationalrailway.com. Archived from the original on 2007-09-01.
- ^ Zmudzinski, Lester (August 1, 2011). "Photo: CSXT 1600". RailPictures.net.
- ^ "BNSF Locomotive Roster". The Diesel Shop.
- ^ "National Railway Equipment". Train Web.
- ^ Burlington Northern Santa Fe Roster information on BNSF - Motive Power. Revised: 11 Dec. 2016.
- ^ Dallas Garland & Northeastern Roster information on DGNO Present & Past Power. Revised: 6 Feb. 2016.
- ^ 3GS21CDB NS 3850 NS Norfolk Southern Roster Locomotive.
- ^ NREC 3GS21C NS 3188 Norfolk Southern.
- ^ Pacific Harbor Line Locomotives (past & present) Revised: 15 Nov. 2015.
- ^ PHL 3GS21C PHL 80 Pacific Harbor Line.
- ^ All Time - Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Diesel Locomotive Roster NRE 3GS21C "gensets" Revised: Jan. 2013.
- ^ CSX Motive Power * * * Yard Power * * * Updated: 11 Dec. 2016
- ^ Cummins Marine (August 2002). "Bulletin 4000084: QSK19-M" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 12, 2013.