GE P40DC locomotives

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:availability limited availability on the secondary market
gptkbp:averageTemperature full-width cab
gptkbp:brakes dynamic brakes
gptkbp:cabinType modern amenities for crew
gptkbp:colors Amtrak Phase III
gptkbp:controls microprocessor-based control system
gptkbp:coolingSystem radiator cooling system
gptkbp:currentStatus mostly retired or preserved
gptkbp:cylinderCount 16
gptkbp:design modular design
streamlined design
GE's_Erie,_Pennsylvania_plant
gptkbp:electronicSystems 480 V AC
gptkbp:emissionsStandard EPA_Tier_0
gptkbp:engine gptkb:GE_FDL-16
260,000 lb
gptkbp:engineConfiguration V16 configuration
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:V16_diesel_engine
gptkbp:exhaustSystem low-emission exhaust system
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1993
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 4,200 US gallons
gptkbp:fuelType diesel fuel
gptkbp:historicalPeriod various regional railroads
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first high-speed passenger diesel locomotive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GE P40DC locomotives
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:GE_752_traction_motors
diesel-electric
diesel-electric traction
microprocessor-controlled traction
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future models
gptkbp:length 69 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance scheduled maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:GE_Transportation
gptkbp:maxSpeed 103 mph
gptkbp:notableFeature high-speed capability
gptkbp:notableUsers Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada
gptkbp:numberBuilt approximately 100
gptkbp:operationalArea intercity passenger service
gptkbp:operationalStatus retired_from_Amtrak_service
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Amtrak
gptkbp:powerOutput 4,000 hp
gptkbp:railwayLine gptkb:Amtrak
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:GE_P42DC
gptkbp:retirementYear 2004
phased out in favor of newer models
gptkbp:safety positive safety record
gptkbp:safetyFeatures cab signaling
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in long-distance routes
gptkbp:serviceType passenger service
gptkbp:serviceYears 2004
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GE_P42DC
gptkbp:weight 260,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive 2-8-2