EMD SW1500W

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:air_traffic_control remote control capable
gptkbp:availability used market
gptkbp:averageTemperature full-width cab
gptkbp:batteryCapacity diesel
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
gptkbp:built 1974
1,200
gptkbp:colors various
gptkbp:community_impact support local economies
gptkbp:communityInvolvement railroad heritage events
gptkbp:competitors competes with other switchers
gptkbp:controls locomotive control
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in railfan media
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:design_feature compact size
gptkbp:displacement 645 cubic inches
gptkbp:energyEfficiency high tractive effort
gptkbp:engine gptkb:EMD_645
gptkbp:enginePower 1,500 hp
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V8
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower emissions than older models
gptkbp:exhaustSystem single stack
gptkbp:feedback generally positive
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 US gallons
gptkbp:fuelType diesel fuel
gptkbp:historical_significance popular switcher locomotive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD SW1500W
gptkbp:landscape 4
gptkbp:legacy widely_used_in_North_America
gptkbp:length 56 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance routine maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:market readily available
gptkbp:market_segment freight railroads
gptkbp:maximum_speed 60 mph
gptkbp:model SW1500W
gptkbp:modifications upgraded engines
gptkbp:noise_level low noise operation
gptkbp:notable_feature high visibility cab
gptkbp:operational_status yard switching
gptkbp:operationalRange short line railroads
gptkbp:owner various railroads
gptkbp:productionYears 1974-1982
gptkbp:railwayLine various
gptkbp:relatedModel SW1500
gptkbp:replacedBy SW1200
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy design
gptkbp:safetyFeatures dynamic braking
gptkbp:services freight
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:successor SW1500
gptkbp:weight 120,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive B-B