C40-8 W

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wisconsin_&_Southern_Railway
gptkbp:aircraft_operated heating system
air conditioning
C-C
ergonomic controls
gptkbp:brakes gptkb:battle
dynamic brakes
gptkbp:cockpit full-width cab
gptkbp:color various paint schemes
Union Pacific yellow
gptkbp:communication 480 VAC
gptkbp:controls microprocessor-based
microprocessor-based control system
full electronic control
gptkbp:cooling_system radiator
radiator cooling system
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:electrification GE 752
gptkbp:emissions_standard Tier 0
Tier 0 compliant
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Electro-Motive_Diesel
V16 diesel engine
4000 hp
gptkbp:engine_type four-stroke
V16 diesel engine
EMD 16-645 E3
GE 7 FD L16
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1989
gptkbp:first_released gptkb:1989
gptkb:1994
gptkbp:fuel_capacity average for its class
4,000 US gallons
3,600 US gallons
gptkbp:fuel_type diesel
gptkbp:height 15 ft 3 in
gptkbp:historical_significance important in freight transport history
widely used in freight service
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label C40-8 W
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1989
gptkbp:involved_units a few preserved in museums
gptkbp:landscape diesel-electric
AC traction
GE 752
six traction motors
gptkbp:legacy influenced future locomotive designs
gptkbp:length 70 ft 2 in
73 ft 4 in
gptkbp:maintenance scheduled maintenance required
heavy maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:GE_Transportation
gptkbp:max_speed 70 mph
gptkbp:modifications can be modified for specific needs
gptkbp:notable_event involved in several derailments
gptkbp:notable_features high horsepower
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:1,000
over 1,000
gptkbp:operational_area moderate
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Santa_Fe_Railway
gptkbp:power_output 3,200 hp
gptkbp:powers 4000 hp
gptkbp:production_years 1989-1994
gptkbp:railway_line gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:C40-8
C40-8 M
C40-9 W
gptkbp:retirement_year 2000s
some units retired
gptkbp:safety_features good
crashworthy cab
FRA compliant
gptkbp:series UP 9000-9999
gptkbp:service_history freight transport
gptkbp:service_type freight
gptkbp:services freight
30+ years
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:C44-9_W
gptkbp:suspension 33,333 lb
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:type gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:upgrades various upgrades available
gptkbp:weight 200,000 lb
260,000 lb
gptkbp:width 10 ft 4 in