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National Railway Equipment Company 3GS21C
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United States | 2008
more than 27 produced
BNSF No. 1300 in January 2013 in Commerce, California
BNSF No. 1300 in January 2013 in Commerce, California
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The 3GS21C is a genset locomotive offered by National Railway Equipment. Power comes from three Cummins QSK19C with 700 hp each, which are standard engines widely used in the industry. In contrast to the 3GS21B, it stands on three-axle trucks. From a total of at least 27 built, BNSF was the biggest customer with 16. So far there is only a short text for this vehicle. In the future it will be described in more detail.

General
Builtsince 2008
ManufacturerNational Railway Equipment
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length65 ft 8 in
Service weight390,000 lbs
Adhesive weight390,000 lbs
Axle load65,000 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed65 mph
Starting effort136,500 lbf
EngineCummins QSK19C
Engine type3x 6-cyl. diesel
Engine output2,100 hp (1,566 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
Genset
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last changed: 04/2025
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