EMD SW1500U

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/EMD_SW1500U
GPTKB entity
Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:averageTemperature full-width cab
gptkbp:batteryCapacity diesel
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
gptkbp:built 1974
approximately 1,000
gptkbp:colors various
gptkbp:controls electronic
manual
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
gptkbp:design low hood
gptkbp:enginePower 1500 hp
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V8
gptkbp:exhaustSystem aftercooler
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 gallons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD SW1500U
gptkbp:introduced 1974
gptkbp:is_a_source_of yard switching
gptkbp:landscape 4
gptkbp:length 56 ft 2 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:maximum_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:model SW1500U
gptkbp:modifications LED lighting
improved fuel efficiency
upgraded electronics
enhanced traction control
upgraded braking systems
modernized cab design
new safety features
rebuilt engines
repainted
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:operational_status in service
gptkbp:operationalStatus 600 V DC
gptkbp:owner various railroads
gptkbp:railwayLine various railroads
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:EMD_SW1500
gptkbp:retired various dates
gptkbp:retirementYear some still in service
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy design
gptkbp:services freight
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_SW1500
gptkbp:type switcher locomotive
gptkbp:weight 130,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive B-B