EMD GP40

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:availability available on the second-hand market
gptkbp:averageTemperature full-width cab
gptkbp:brakes Air brakes
gptkbp:cabinType air conditioning
gptkbp:collectibility sought after by modelers
gptkbp:colors various railroads
gptkbp:community enthusiast communities exist
gptkbp:communityEvents featured in railfan events
gptkbp:communitySupport modular components for easy repair
gptkbp:controls EMD_645_engine_control_system
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and media
gptkbp:cylinderCount 16
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:emissionsStandard meets_EPA_standards
gptkbp:energyEfficiency moderate
gptkbp:enginePower 3,000 hp
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V16_diesel_engine
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1966
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 US gallons
gptkbp:historicalPeriod some preserved in museums
gptkbp:historicalSignificance technical manuals available
widely_used_in_North_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD GP40
gptkbp:landscape 4
gptkbp:legacy influenced future locomotive designs
gptkbp:length 59 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance routine maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:maxSpeed 65 mph
gptkbp:modifications various modifications possible
gptkbp:noise_level moderate noise
gptkbp:notableFeature dynamic brakes
gptkbp:numberBuilt 1,200
gptkbp:operationalStatus 600 V DC
some still in service
moderate operating costs
gptkbp:owner various railroads
gptkbp:performance good performance in various conditions
gptkbp:productionYears 1966-1971
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:EMD_GP40-2
gptkb:EMD_GP38
gptkb:EMD_GP39
gptkbp:relatedPatent 80,000 lbf
gptkbp:reliability generally reliable
gptkbp:retirementYear varied by railroad
gptkbp:safetyFeatures cab signals
gptkbp:serviceType mainline freight service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_GP40-2
gptkbp:supports parts support available
gptkbp:topSpeed 70 mph
gptkbp:track freight
gptkbp:training used for training purposes
gptkbp:updates modernization kits
gptkbp:weight 260,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive B-B