EMD SW1500

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:availability widely available on the second-hand market
gptkbp:average_temperature optional
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
gptkbp:built SW1500 1500
gptkbp:cab_layout center cab
gptkbp:cockpit large windows
gptkbp:color_scheme various
gptkbp:comfort_level designed for operator comfort
gptkbp:community_impact used in many local railroads
gptkbp:control_stand full-width control stand
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:electronic
gptkbp:cooling_system water-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_heritage EMD SW series
gptkbp:design switching locomotive
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1974
gptkbp:electrification DC generator
gptkbp:engine_type V8 diesel engine
EMD 567
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 US gallons
gptkbp:has_units some units preserved
gptkbp:historical_significance important in dieselization of railroads
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD SW1500
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1966
gptkbp:is_popular_for yard switching
gptkbp:legacy influenced future designs
gptkbp:length 56 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance relatively easy
gptkbp:manufacturer Electro-Motive Division
gptkbp:max_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:notable_features flexible frame
gptkbp:number_built 1,200
gptkbp:number_of_engines 8
gptkbp:operational_range short line and industrial railroads
gptkbp:operational_status some still in service
gptkbp:power_output 1500 hp
gptkbp:price $150,000
gptkbp:related_model EMD SW1000
gptkbp:related_vehicle full-width cab
gptkbp:retirement varied by operator
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy cab
gptkbp:service freight
gptkbp:sound improved soundproofing
gptkbp:successor EMD SW1500 R
gptkbp:traction gptkb:4
field control
gptkbp:transportation various
SW1500
gptkbp:weight 130,000 lb
gptkbp:wheels B-B
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electro-Motive_Diesel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4