GE P42DC locomotives

GPTKB entity

Properties (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:averageTemperature various systems used
gptkbp:brakes dynamic brakes
gptkbp:built approximately 200
gptkbp:cabinType full-width cab
spacious crew cabin
gptkbp:colors multiple paint schemes used
gptkbp:controls microprocessor control system
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:Amtrak
gptkbp:design modular design
gptkbp:design_feature streamlined design
gptkbp:emissionsStandard EPA_Tier_0
gptkbp:engine FDL-16
gptkbp:engineConfiguration gptkb:GE
gptkbp:engineType V16
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,800 gallons
improved fuel efficiency over predecessors
gptkbp:fuelType diesel
gptkbp:historical_significance first modern passenger diesel locomotive
gptkbp:historicalContext part_of_Amtrak's_modernization_efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label GE P42DC locomotives
gptkbp:inspiration designed_in_the_United_States
gptkbp:introduced 1996
gptkbp:is_a_route_for Northeast_Corridor,_California_Zephyr,_and_others.
gptkbp:is_designed_to 1996
gptkbp:landscape AC traction motors
microprocessor-based control system
gptkbp:length 70 ft 2 in
gptkbp:maintenance routine maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:GE_Transportation
gptkbp:maximum_speed 110 mph
gptkbp:notable_feature dual-mode operation
gptkbp:operational_status still in service
used_in_various_Amtrak_routes
gptkbp:operationalRange gptkb:continental_United_States
gptkbp:operationalRole high reliability
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Amtrak
gptkbp:powerOutput 4,250 hp
gptkbp:productionCompany gptkb:Amtrak
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:GE_P40DC_locomotives
gptkbp:retirementYear some units retired
gptkbp:safety_features crashworthy design
gptkbp:safetyFeatures gptkb:Positive_Train_Control_(PTC)
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in long-distance passenger service
gptkbp:services expected service life of 30 years
gptkbp:serviceType intercity rail service
gptkbp:sister_ship gptkb:GE_P40DC
gptkbp:training automatic train control
gptkbp:trainServices gptkb:American_Association_of_Railroads
gptkbp:trainTypes passenger railroad
gptkbp:updates various electronic upgrades
gptkbp:weight 268,000 lb
gptkbp:wheelDrive A1A-A1A