B& O's SD-40

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:availability second-hand market
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
gptkbp:built gptkb:1966
gptkb:1972
gptkbp:built_until gptkb:1972
gptkbp:cockpit full-width cab
spacious cabin
gptkbp:collectibility sought after by enthusiasts
gptkbp:color_scheme B& O blue and gray
gptkbp:community_events railroad festivals featuring locomotives
gptkbp:community_impact employment in rail industry
gptkbp:constructed_in 1966 and 1972
gptkbp:control_system electronic control
locomotive control
EMD's control system
gptkbp:cooling_system water-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
featured in railfan media
gptkbp:current_status retired
gptkbp:design EMD design
gptkbp:design_features modular design
gptkbp:designated_as heavy freight
gptkbp:economic_impact significant in the 1970s
gptkbp:engine Electro-Motive Division
3,000 hp at 1,050 rpm
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:EMD_645_E3
V16
gptkbp:environmental_impact emissions regulations
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1966
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,000 gallons
1,200 gallons
gptkbp:fuel_type diesel fuel
gptkbp:has_units some units preserved
gptkbp:historical_context post-war locomotive development
gptkbp:historical_records documented in railroad archives
gptkbp:historical_significance popular in the 1970s
important in freight operations
gptkbp:history various regional railroads
gptkbp:horsepower 3,000 hp
3000 hp
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gptkbp:involved_technology provided by manufacturers
gptkbp:legacy influenced future designs
influenced future locomotive designs
influenced modern locomotives
gptkbp:length 63 ft 9 in
60 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Baldwin_Locomotive_Works
Electro-Motive Division
gptkbp:market_position aftermarket parts available
gptkbp:max_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:model gptkb:SD-40
different configurations available
gptkbp:modeling_interest popular among model railroaders
gptkbp:modifications upgraded engines
gptkbp:notable_case accidents and derailments
gptkbp:notable_features high horsepower
dynamic brakes
gptkbp:notable_operators gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkbp:number B& O 8500-8699
gptkbp:number_built 1,200
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:16
gptkbp:operational_challenges fuel efficiency
gptkbp:operational_history extensive service records available
gptkbp:operational_range freight service
gptkbp:operational_status some still in service
gptkbp:operational_use heavy freight hauler
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Baltimore_and_Ohio_Railroad
gptkb:B&_O_Railroad
gptkbp:powers diesel
gptkbp:preserved_by some in museums
gptkbp:production_company various railroads
gptkbp:railroad_mergers affected by industry consolidation
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:SD-45
gptkbp:related_vehicle full-width cab
gptkbp:retired 2000s
gptkbp:retirement replaced by newer models
age and maintenance costs
gptkbp:retirement_year 1990s
varied by operator
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy cab
gptkbp:safety_measures cab signals
gptkbp:service_type freight
gptkbp:service_years 1966-1990s
gptkbp:sister_locomotives SD-35
gptkbp:specification detailed in manuals
gptkbp:successor gptkb:SD40-2
SD-40-2
gptkbp:traction gptkb:6
DC traction motors
100,000 lb
gptkbp:training used for engineer training
gptkbp:trains gptkb:SD-45
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Baltimore_and_Ohio_Railroad
road switcher
gptkbp:upgrades modernized control systems
gptkbp:used_by various railroads
gptkbp:used_in freight transport
gptkbp:weight 250,000 lb
260,000 lb
gptkbp:wheels C-C
gptkbp:year_established gptkb:1966