NRE 2GS36C-DE

The NRE 2GS36C-DE is a low-emissions six-axle diesel-electric road switcher locomotive built by National Railway Equipment Company. It is part of NRE's N-ViroMotive line. It is powered by two Cummins QSK50L V16 engines rated at 1800 hp each, for a total power output of 3600 hp. It has a starting tractive force of 126,000 lbf, an adhesion rate of 30%, and a minimum continuous speed of 13.9 mph. It offers Tier III emissions compliance. The first demonstration unit was released in August 2011 from NRE's Mount Vernon shops in Southern Illinois. It was built on a refurbished EMD SD40-2 frame.