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gptkbp:instanceOf
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railway line
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gptkbp:averageTemperature
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full-width cab
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gptkbp:brakes
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air brakes
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gptkbp:cabinType
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full-width cab
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gptkbp:colors
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various
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gptkbp:controls
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multiple unit capable
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gptkbp:coolingSystem
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water-cooled
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gptkbp:cylinderCount
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8
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gptkbp:design
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standard cab design
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gptkbp:drivetrain
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4.10:1
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gptkbp:electronic_systems
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600 V DC
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:EMD_567
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gptkbp:engineConfiguration
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30,000 lb
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gptkbp:engineType
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gptkb:V8
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gptkbp:exhaustSystem
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vertical exhaust
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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1,200 US gallons
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gptkbp:fuelType
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diesel
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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popular in mid-20th century
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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EMD SW8
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gptkbp:introduced
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1950
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gptkbp:is_used_in
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various railroads
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gptkbp:landscape
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4
electronic control
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future switcher designs
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gptkbp:length
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56 ft 2 in
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gptkbp:maintenance
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routine maintenance required
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
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gptkbp:maximum_speed
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65 mph
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gptkbp:model
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SW8
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gptkbp:notableOperations
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gptkb:Southern_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkb:Penn_Central_Transportation
gptkb:Chicago_and_North_Western_Railway
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gptkbp:offers
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$60,000
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gptkbp:operationalRange
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short line railroads
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gptkbp:powerOutput
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800 hp
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gptkbp:produces
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1,000
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gptkbp:productionYears
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1950-1954
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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1970s-1980s
age and replacement
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gptkbp:safety_features
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cab signals
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gptkbp:services
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approximately 30 years
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gptkbp:serviceType
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switching service
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gptkbp:status
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some still in service
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gptkbp:successor
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SW9
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gptkbp:suspension
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coil spring suspension
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gptkbp:vehicleClass
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B-B trucks
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gptkbp:weight
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120,000 lb
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gptkbp:wheelDrive
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B-B
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