B& O's GP-40

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:availability available on the second-hand market
Widely available used
gptkbp:brakes Air brakes
gptkbp:built gptkb:1966
gptkbp:cab_height 13 ft 6 in
gptkbp:cab_length 15 ft 6 in
gptkbp:cab_width 10 ft 8 in
gptkbp:cockpit AAR Type B cab
gptkbp:collectibility sought after by collectors
gptkbp:color_scheme B& O blue and gray
B& O blue and yellow
gptkbp:communication_system 72 volt
gptkbp:community railfan community
gptkbp:control_stand Type A control stand
gptkbp:control_system EMD 567 control system
EMD control system
gptkbp:cooling_system Water-cooled
water-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in rail documentaries
gptkbp:current_status some preserved, others scrapped
gptkbp:design standard cab design
Standard cab design
gptkbp:engine_configuration V16
gptkbp:engine_displacement 645 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine_power 900-1,200 RPM
gptkbp:engine_type V16 diesel engine
EMD 645 E
gptkbp:exhaust_system Turbocharged
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 US gallons
gptkbp:fuel_economy gptkb:Low
varies by load
gptkbp:has_units some units preserved
gptkbp:headlights Sealed beam
gptkbp:historical_significance important in freight transport
Popular freight locomotive
gptkbp:horns Air horn
gptkbp:horsepower 3,000 hp
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B& O's GP-40
gptkbp:legacy influenced future locomotive designs
Influenced future EMD designs
gptkbp:length 56 ft 2 in
62 ft 9 in
gptkbp:maintenance Moderate
requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer Electro-Motive Division
gptkbp:max_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:model gptkb:GP-40
GP40
GP-40-2, GP-40-3
gptkbp:notable_features high horsepower
Dynamic brakes
gptkbp:notable_operators gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkbp:number_built 1,200
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:16
gptkbp:operational_cost Moderate
gptkbp:operational_status some still in service
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Baltimore_and_Ohio_Railroad
gptkb:B&_O_Railroad
various railroads
gptkbp:part_of 80,000 lb
gptkbp:power_output 3000 hp
gptkbp:production_years 1966-1971
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Yes
Flexicoil trucks
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:retirement age and newer models
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:safety Automatic train stop
gptkbp:safety_features multiple unit control
gptkbp:service_history served various railroads
gptkbp:service_type Freight
freight
gptkbp:service_years 1966-1980s
gptkbp:successor GP40-2
GP-40-2
gptkbp:suspension Air suspension
gptkbp:suspension_rear gptkb:4
gptkbp:top_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:traction gptkb:4
Diesel-electric
diesel-electric
DC traction motors
gptkbp:trains gptkb:GP-38
GP40-2
GP38
GP39
GP-39
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Baltimore_and_Ohio_Railroad
gptkbp:weight 260,000 lb
gptkbp:wheels B-B
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1966