Head-end power

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:rail_transport
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:HEP
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:enables Consistent power supply
Simplified maintenance
gptkbp:frequency 50 Hz (Europe)
60 Hz (North America)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Head-end power
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:operatingSystem 1000 V AC (Europe)
480 V AC (North America)
gptkbp:powers Lighting
Refrigeration
Air conditioning
Heating
Electrical outlets
gptkbp:powerSource Dedicated generator car
Locomotive alternator
gptkbp:provides Electric power to train cars
gptkbp:replacedBy Axle-driven generators
Battery systems
Steam heating
gptkbp:transmittedBy Cables along the train
gptkbp:usedIn Passenger trains
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Viewliner
gptkb:EMD_F40PH_locomotives
gptkb:MPI_HSP46_locomotives
gptkb:GE_P42DC_(off-corridor)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6