NRE 3GS21C

NRE 3GS21C
NRE 3GS21C
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder National Railway Equipment (NREC)
Model 3GS21C
Build date 2008 (2008) – Present
Total produced 16
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover Cummins QSK19C (×3)
Engine type Straight-six engine
Aspiration Turbocharger
Cylinders 6 (×3)
Power output 2,100 hp (1,570 kW)

The NRE 3GS21B is a low-emissions diesel road switcher locomotive built by National Railway Equipment. 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). At least 16 [1] [2] 3GS21C genset locomotives have been produced to date at NREC's Mount Vernon shops in Southern Illinois.[3]

Flexibility

Because the engines are modular, flexibility is obtained:

  • If one engine fails, the others can keep on going 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 engine.
  • The QSK19C engines from Cummins is widely used for non-railway applications, and spare parts are readily available. [4]

References

  1. ^ CSXT 1600 includes link to more photos
  2. ^ BNSF Locomotive Roster
  3. ^ Train Web: Gensets Gen-set switchers by National Railway Equipment.
  4. ^ http://www.cummins.rs/pocetna_stranica_files/qsk19m.pdf



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