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Railpower GG20B
United States | 2004 | more than 55 produced
Union Pacific No. 2315 in March 2007 at Mira Loma, California
Union Pacific No. 2315 in March 2007 at Mira Loma, California
Bryan Flint
General
Builtsince 2004
ManufacturerRailpower Technologies
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Service weight280,000 lbs
Adhesive weight280,000 lbs
Axle load70,000 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel hybrid
Hourly power2,000 hp (1,491 kW)
Top speed60 mph
Starting effort80,000 lbf
EngineCaterpillar C9
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel2,500 us gal (diesel)
Engine output300 hp (224 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
hybrid
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last changed: 10 2023
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