EMD SW3000

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:availability available on the second-hand market
gptkbp:averageTemperature full-width cab
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
gptkbp:cabinType air-conditioned cab
gptkbp:collectibility collectible among modelers and enthusiasts
gptkbp:colors various railroads' liveries
gptkbp:controls electro-pneumatic control
single control cab
EMD's_standard_control_system
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in railfan media
gptkbp:currentStatus some in service, many retired
gptkbp:cylinderCount 12
gptkbp:design short wheelbase
gptkbp:emissionsStandard meets_EPA_standards_of_its_time
gptkbp:energyEfficiency moderate fuel efficiency
gptkbp:engine gptkb:EMD_645
water-cooled engine
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V12_diesel_engine
gptkbp:firstMatch 1974
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 1,200 gallons
gptkbp:historicalPeriod used by many railroads historically
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important in switching operations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD SW3000
gptkbp:landscape 4
diesel-electric
gptkbp:legacy part_of_EMD's_legacy_in_locomotive_design
gptkbp:length 56 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:maxSpeed 65 mph
gptkbp:modifications can be modified for specific tasks
gptkbp:notableFeature high tractive effort
gptkbp:numberBuilt 100
gptkbp:powerOutput 3000 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1974-1980
gptkbp:railwayLine various railroads
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:EMD_SW1200
gptkb:EMD_SW1500
gptkb:EMD_SW1000
gptkbp:renovated some units restored for heritage railways
gptkbp:retirementYear typically retired after 30 years
gptkbp:safetyFeatures cab signaling
gptkbp:sequel 1980
gptkbp:serviceType switching service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_SW1500
gptkbp:weight 120 tons
gptkbp:wheelDrive B-B