EMD locomotives

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf locomotive
gptkbp:batteryCapacity diesel
gptkbp:brakes dynamic braking
gptkbp:cabinType full-width cab
gptkbp:controls electronic
gptkbp:coolingSystem radiator
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:design low emissions
modular design
quiet operation
high adhesion
flexible frame
gptkbp:enginePower varies by model
gptkbp:engineType V12
V16
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1939
gptkbp:fuelType diesel fuel
gptkbp:hasCompetitors gptkb:GE_locomotives
gptkb:Siemens_locomotives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance influenced locomotive design
pioneered diesel technology
remains in service today
contributed to rail transport efficiency
widely_used_in_North_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label EMD locomotives
gptkbp:landscape diesel-electric
gptkbp:maintenance repairs
routine inspections
overhauls
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Electro-Motive_Division
gptkbp:notableModels gptkb:EMD_F7
gptkb:EMD_SD70
gptkb:EMD_GP38
gptkb:EMD_SD40-2
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Amtrak
gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:productionYears 1939-present
gptkbp:safetyFeatures crashworthy design
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Progress_Rail
gptkbp:type diesel-electric locomotive
gptkbp:usedBy freight railroads
passenger railroads
gptkbp:weight varies by model