EMD GP9

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:availability widely available on the second-hand market
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
available as an option
gptkbp:built over 4,000
gptkbp:cabinType full-width cab
central cab
gptkbp:colors various railroads' liveries
gptkbp:community popular among rail enthusiasts
gptkbp:communitySupport modular components for easy repair
gptkbp:conservationEfforts some preserved in museums
gptkbp:controls electro-pneumatic control
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
gptkbp:cylinderCount 16
gptkbp:design designed for versatility
gptkbp:design_feature notable for its rugged design
gptkbp:enginePower 1750 hp
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V16_diesel_engine
gptkbp:environmental_impact significant impact on the locomotive market
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 US gallons
gptkbp:historical_significance important in dieselization of railroads
gptkbp:historicalPeriod some models are considered historical artifacts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD GP9
gptkbp:influence influenced future locomotive designs
gptkbp:introduced 1954
gptkbp:landscape 4
high starting tractive effort
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic locomotive model
gptkbp:length 56 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:maximum_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:minister gptkb:EMD_567
gptkbp:modifications many have been rebuilt or modified
gptkbp:notable_feature high hood and low hood variants
gptkbp:offers $150,000
gptkbp:operational_status many still operational
gptkbp:operationalRole used in various operational roles
gptkbp:operationalStatus 600 V DC
gptkbp:productionYears 1954 to 1963
gptkbp:railwayLine used by various railroads
commonly_used_in_North_America
gptkbp:region North_America,_South_America,_and_beyond
gptkbp:relatedModel EMD GP7, EMD GP18
gptkbp:retirementYear many still in service as of 2023
gptkbp:safetyFeatures various safety upgrades over time
gptkbp:serviceType freight and passenger
gptkbp:soundtrack distinctive diesel engine sound
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_GP18
gptkbp:updates can be upgraded with modern technology
gptkbp:weight 120,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive B-B