EMD GP38

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:brakeType air
gptkbp:coolingSystem radiator
gptkbp:date January 1966 – December 1971
gptkbp:engineType V16 two-stroke diesel
gptkbp:firstRun January 1966
gptkbp:frameType road switcher
gptkbp:fuelType diesel
2,600 US gal
gptkbp:generation gptkb:EMD_D32
gptkbp:hasModel gptkb:EMD_GP_series
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD GP38
gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion December 1971
gptkbp:length 59 ft
gptkbp:locale gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:marketedAs General Purpose locomotive
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 65 mph
gptkbp:notableFeature non-turbocharged engine
reliable design
gptkbp:notableOperation gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkb:Conrail
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Southern_Railway_(U.S.)
gptkb:Illinois_Central_Railroad
gptkbp:numberOfAxles 4
gptkbp:numberOfEngines 16
gptkbp:powerOutput 2,000 hp
gptkbp:powers diesel-electric
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:EMD_GP35
gptkbp:primaryUse freight service
switching service
gptkbp:primeMover gptkb:EMD_645E
gptkbp:rebuildVariant gptkb:GP38-3
gptkb:GP38AC
gptkb:GP38H-2
gptkb:GP38M
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_GP38-2
gptkbp:totalProduced 706
gptkbp:traction DC electric
gptkbp:tractionMotors gptkb:EMD_D77
gptkbp:trucks gptkb:Blomberg_B
gptkbp:vehicleType gptkb:standard
gptkbp:weight 250,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelArrangement B-B
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division_locomotives
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5