It is now operated by vintage diesel switchers and road switchers during most of the year.

This locomotive, named Junin, is believed to be the first to have used the road switcher layout.

In many respects it was approaching a road switcher in abilities.

The Class 121 locomotives were a typical American-style single cab 'road switcher'.

For these reasons, road switchers are generally hood units.

Due to their ability to both run at road speeds for long distances and to switch cars, road switchers are often used for yard duties.

In 2008, Brookville built its first road switchers for the Metro-North Railroad.

They all have the road switcher and the long hood on the side of the car.

It should also be noted that many early diesel locomotive builders designated the long hood end of their road switchers as the front.

Railpower offers hybrid electric road switchers, as does GE.