K-36 steam locomotives
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The K-36 steam locomotives are a class of narrow-gauge, 2-8-2 “Mikado” type engines built for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, now preserved and operated on heritage lines such as the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| K-36 class steam locomotives | 1 |
| K-36 steam locomotives canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T20185501 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: K-36 steam locomotives Context triple: [Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, hasLocomotiveClass, K-36 steam locomotives]
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AC-9 articulated steam locomotives
The AC-9 articulated steam locomotives were a small class of powerful, coal-burning 2-8-8-4 cab-forward-style engines built in the late 1930s for heavy freight service on the Southern Pacific Railroad, notable for being among the last and most distinctive articulated steam locomotives the railroad operated.
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B.
Heisler locomotive
A Heisler locomotive is a type of geared steam locomotive, recognizable by its V‑twin cylinder arrangement and used primarily on logging and industrial railroads for hauling heavy loads over steep, rough track.
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Class 68 locomotive
The Class 68 locomotive is a modern British diesel-electric locomotive used for passenger and freight services, known for its high performance, reliability, and distinctive angular design.
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ACS-64 locomotives
ACS-64 locomotives are modern electric locomotives built by Siemens for Amtrak, designed for high-speed passenger service on the electrified portions of the U.S. Northeast Corridor.
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E.
Forney locomotive
The Forney locomotive is a compact 19th-century steam tank locomotive type, notable for its rigid wheelbase and rear-mounted fuel and water tanks, widely used on urban elevated and commuter railways.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: K-36 steam locomotives Target entity description: The K-36 steam locomotives are a class of narrow-gauge, 2-8-2 “Mikado” type engines built for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, now preserved and operated on heritage lines such as the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.
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A.
AC-9 articulated steam locomotives
The AC-9 articulated steam locomotives were a small class of powerful, coal-burning 2-8-8-4 cab-forward-style engines built in the late 1930s for heavy freight service on the Southern Pacific Railroad, notable for being among the last and most distinctive articulated steam locomotives the railroad operated.
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B.
Heisler locomotive
A Heisler locomotive is a type of geared steam locomotive, recognizable by its V‑twin cylinder arrangement and used primarily on logging and industrial railroads for hauling heavy loads over steep, rough track.
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C.
Class 68 locomotive
The Class 68 locomotive is a modern British diesel-electric locomotive used for passenger and freight services, known for its high performance, reliability, and distinctive angular design.
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D.
ACS-64 locomotives
ACS-64 locomotives are modern electric locomotives built by Siemens for Amtrak, designed for high-speed passenger service on the electrified portions of the U.S. Northeast Corridor.
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E.
Forney locomotive
The Forney locomotive is a compact 19th-century steam tank locomotive type, notable for its rigid wheelbase and rear-mounted fuel and water tanks, widely used on urban elevated and commuter railways.
- F. None of above. chosen
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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: K-36 steam locomotives