Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway line
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| gptkbp:benefits |
Environmental concerns
Higher efficiency than steam locomotives Higher initial cost than electric locomotives Lower operational costs than steam locomotives |
| gptkbp:controls |
Electronic control systems
|
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Featured in films and literature
Symbol of industrial progress Collectible models and toys Iconic in railway history Used in railfan communities |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:Rudolf_Diesel
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| gptkbp:emissionsStandard |
gptkb:Nitrogen_oxides
Particulate matter |
| gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
Varies by model
|
| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1910
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Increased automation
Integration with renewable energy sources Focus on emissions reduction Hybrid diesel-electric models |
| gptkbp:globalPresence |
Widely used worldwide
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Reduced labor costs
Improved reliability Enabled longer trains Replaced steam locomotives |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Diesel Locomotives
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
Requires regular servicing
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Bombardier
gptkb:General_Motors gptkb:Siemens gptkb:Alstom Electro-Motive Diesel |
| gptkbp:notableModels |
gptkb:EMD_F7
gptkb:GE_Dash_8 gptkb:Bombardier_TRAXX gptkb:Siemens_Vectron Alco RS-3 |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
Railways
|
| gptkbp:powers |
Internal combustion engine
|
| gptkbp:regulates |
Compliance with safety standards
Subject to emissions standards |
| gptkbp:speed |
Typically up to 120 km/h
|
| gptkbp:torque |
High torque at low speeds
|
| gptkbp:type |
Diesel-electric
Diesel-hydraulic Diesel-mechanical |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Freight transport
Passenger transport |
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:Diesel_fuel
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