GE Evolution Series

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf locomotive
gptkbp:brakes dynamic braking
gptkbp:cabinType ergonomic design
air conditioning
enhanced visibility
gptkbp:colors various liveries available
BNSF's_orange_and_green
CSX's_blue_and_yellow
Norfolk_Southern's_black_and_white
Union_Pacific's_yellow
gptkbp:controls microprocessor-based control system
gptkbp:design optimized for fuel efficiency
designed for easy access to components
designed for heavy freight service
gptkbp:emissionsStandard EPA_Tier_2
gptkbp:energyEfficiency up to 25% better than previous models
gptkbp:engineType V16
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GE Evolution Series
gptkbp:introduced 2004
gptkbp:landscape AC traction motors
gptkbp:legacy significant impact on freight rail industry
gptkbp:length approximately 73 feet
gptkbp:maintenance modular maintenance approach
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:General_Electric
gptkbp:market gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:maxSpeed up to 70 mph
gptkbp:notableFeature modular design
high tractive effort
reduced noise levels
advanced electronics
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:BNSF_Railway
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
gptkb:Norfolk_Southern_Railway
gptkb:Canadian_National_Railway
gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:powerOutput up to 4,500 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 2004-2018
gptkbp:retirementYear phased out in favor of newer models
gptkbp:safetyFeatures positive train control
fire suppression system
crashworthy cab design
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GE_Tier_4_locomotives
gptkbp:type diesel-electric locomotive
gptkbp:usedBy freight railroads
gptkbp:weight approximately 200 tons