Berkshire locomotive

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf steam locomotive
gptkbp:availability limited availability today
gptkbp:batteryCapacity steam
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
gptkbp:cabinType enclosed cab
gptkbp:collectibility highly collectible among enthusiasts
gptkbp:conservationEfforts several in museums
gptkbp:culturalHeritage coal tender
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films
gptkbp:cylinderCount two
gptkbp:design 1930s
streamlined design
gptkbp:electronicSystems advanced engineering for its time
gptkbp:fuelCapacity over 20 tons
gptkbp:fuelType coal
straight stack
superheated steam
gptkbp:hasDepartment large firebox
gptkbp:historicalPeriod efforts ongoing for preservation
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important in freight transport
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Berkshire locomotive
gptkbp:introduced 1930
gptkbp:legacy influenced later designs
gptkbp:length approximately 85 feet
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Baldwin_Locomotive_Works
gptkbp:model Berkshire
several model variations exist
gptkbp:notableEvent NYC_7000
gptkbp:notableFeature Baldwin_engineers
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 600
gptkbp:operationalStatus retired
high operating cost
gptkbp:performance high pulling power
gptkbp:publicAccess remains of public interest
gptkbp:railwayLine significant_in_American_railroad_history
gptkbp:relatedPatent 70,000 pounds
gptkbp:replacedBy diesel locomotives
gptkbp:rotorDiameter 69 inches
gptkbp:safetyFeatures automatic stoker
gptkbp:serviceYears 1930-1950s
gptkbp:topSpeed 70 mph
gptkbp:trainTypes freight and passenger
gptkbp:waterQuality over 10,000 gallons
gptkbp:weight over 400,000 pounds
approximately 400,000 pounds
gptkbp:wheelDrive 2-8-4