EMD SW series

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf locomotive
gptkbp:brakes air brake
gptkbp:cultural_impact railroad history
model railroading
featured in films
featured in television shows
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
gptkbp:design_feature short wheelbase
high visibility cab
low hood design
gptkbp:engine gptkb:EMD_567
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V8_diesel_engine
gptkbp:fuelType diesel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD SW series
gptkbp:introduced 1939
gptkbp:is_a_source_of switching service
gptkbp:is_used_in various railroads
gptkbp:landscape DC traction motors
gptkbp:length 56 feet 2 inches
gptkbp:maintainedBy in museums
in heritage railroads
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:maximum_speed 65 mph
gptkbp:notable_feature SW1
SW7
SW9
SW1500
gptkbp:operationalRange gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
Africa
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,200 to 1,500 horsepower
gptkbp:produces 1974
over 1,000 units
gptkbp:productionYears 1939-1974
gptkbp:railwayLine passenger terminals
freight yards
short line railroads
industrial railroads
gptkbp:retirementYear many still in service
gptkbp:successor gptkb:EMD_SW1000
gptkbp:type diesel-electric locomotive
gptkbp:weight 120,000 pounds
gptkbp:wheelDrive B-B