EMD SD50

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/EMD_SD50
GPTKB entity
Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:brakeType air
gptkbp:category C-C locomotives
locomotives introduced in 1980
gptkbp:fuelType 4000 US gal
gptkbp:gearRatio 83:20
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD SD50
gptkbp:introduced 1980
gptkbp:length 71 ft 2 in
gptkbp:locale gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 70 mph
gptkbp:notableFor early reliability issues
first EMD locomotive with microprocessor controls
gptkbp:numberOfEngines 16
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkb:Conrail
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
gptkbp:powerOutput 3500 hp
gptkbp:powers diesel-electric
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:EMD_SD40-2
gptkbp:primeMover gptkb:EMD_16-645F3B
gptkbp:productionEndYear 1987
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_SD60
gptkbp:totalProduced 427
gptkbp:tractionMotors gptkb:EMD_D87
gptkbp:weight 368,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelArrangement C-C
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division_locomotives
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5