Rail America shortline family genset locomotives

Model: NRE 2GS14B - 2 units
1,400 hp 2-engine genset locomotive, engines: 2 - Cummins QSK19 (700hp each), on 4 axles.

Roster: Unit Number:	Owner:	Donor Unit:	Originally Built:	Converted At:	New Build Date:	Serial Number:	Used At:	Notes:
DGNO 140	Dallas, Garland & NE	New	N/A	Paducah	Mar-07	058-0074	Dallas area shortline	1, 2, A, B, C
DGNO 141	Dallas, Garland & NE	New	N/A	Paducah	Mar-07	058-0075	Dallas area shortline	1, 2, A, B, C

General Notes:
1. RailAmerica property DGNO has ordered a pair of two engine genset units from NRE. From an article in the Associated Press. (http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070306/tx_cleaner_locomotives.html) Also announced by NRE (http://www.nationalrailway.com/RailAmerica-NRECRelease.pdf) when the locomotives were delivered.
2. As relayed by a DNGO employee, NRE says that the 140 and 141 are both built on new frames with new fuel tanks and other appliances, making the trucks about the only thing recycled on the unit. Photo evidence is consistent with this.

Notes:
A. 140 and 141 were spotted in Paducah, KY in April 2007. They were delivered to the DGNO in early May, and quickly entered service. From photo evidence, online reports, and DGNO employee information.
B. Per an article on the Green Car Congress website, (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/11/nrec-n-viromoti.htm) DGNO 140 and 141 have the provision to be modified to 3GS21B through the addition of a third genset if the customer decides upon it later.
C. Builder's plate info by Chris Trott. Build location from Joe Ferguson.

Model: NRE 3GS21B - 2 units
2,100 hp 3-engine genset locomotive, engines: 3 - Cummins QSK19 (700hp ea.), on 4 axles.

Roster: Unit Number:	Owner:	Donor Unit:	Originally Built:	Converted At:	New Build Date:	Serial Number:	Used At:	Notes:
SDIY 701	San Diego & Imperial Valley	New	N/A	Mt. Vernon	Dec. 2008	058-0180	San Diego area	1
SDIY 702	San Diego & Imperial Valley	New	N/A	Mt. Vernon	Dec. 2008	058-0181	San Diego area	1, A

General Notes:
1. 701 and 702 first spotted outside of NRE Mt. Vernon shortly before Christmas 2009 and just before they were shipped.

Notes:
A. Build information on SDIY 702 (058-0178, built Nov. 2009) from a photo of the emissions decal by Rick Morgan and posted on Railroad Picture Archives: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1888592. Emissions decal incorrectly lists the model as a 3GS21B-DE, and appears to be incorrect on the build date and serial number as well.
B. Builder's plate information from plate checks of both locomotives by Barry Sprofera in Feb. 2010.

Model: NRE 3GS21B-DE - 5 units
2,100 hp 3-engine genset locomotive, engines: 3 - Cummins QSK19 (700hp ea.), on 4 axles, w/ dynamic brakes.

Roster: Unit Number:	Owner:	Donor Unit:	Originally Built:	Converted At:	New Build Date:	Serial Number:	Used At:	Notes:
CFNR 501	California Northern	New	N/A	Dixmoor	Apr-09	058-0179	California Shortline	1, A, B
CFNR 502	California Northern	New	N/A	Dixmoor	Oct. 2009	058-0188	California Shortline	1, A
CFNR 503	California Northern	New	N/A	Mt. Vernon			California Shortline	1, C
CFNR 504	California Northern	New	N/A	Paducah	Oct. 2009	058-0187	California Shortline	1, D
CFNR 505	California Northern	New	N/A	Paducah	Oct. 2009	058-0175	California Shortline	1, D

General Notes:
1. Order for five units announced by NRE as part of a press release from Aug. 2009 (http://www.nationalrailway.com/News_081209.pdf) detailing 14 total units ordered for CFNR, US Army, CSX and Alliance Grain. By that time 501 had been delivered and was in service.

Notes:
A. Builder’s plate information and location for CFNR 501 and 502 provided by Ken Lanovich.
B. CFNR 501 featured in a news story on local television station CBS 5 in Aug. 2009: (http://cbs5.com/environment/green.diesel.locomotives.2.1148603.html)
C. 503's build location verified on-site by George Redmond. Unit shipped in late 2009 as the final unit of the order.
D. Build location for 504-505 reported by Mark R. Mark also collected the builder’s plate data from both units when they were released in Nov. 2009.

Photos: (Click to enlarge)

DGNO 140 2GS14B
DGNO 141 2GS14B
CFNR 501 3GS21B-DE
CFNR 502 3GS21B-DE
CFNR 503 3GS21B-DE
CFNR 504 3GS21B-DE
CFNR 505 3GS21B-DE
SDIY 701 3GS21B
SDIY 702 3GS21B

For corrections, questions or to contribute photos, please e-mail me at: potb101@aim.com. Thanks!

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