Road Switcher

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf locomotive type
gptkbp:characterizedBy versatility
ability to operate at road speeds
good visibility for switching
gptkbp:developedBy American locomotive manufacturers
gptkbp:example gptkb:ALCO_RS-3
gptkb:ALCO_RS-1
gptkb:EMD_GP7
gptkb:EMD_GP9
gptkbp:hasFeature full-width cab
hood unit design
walkways along the sides
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Road Switcher
gptkbp:introducedIn 1940s
gptkbp:operatedBy railroads
gptkbp:popularFor gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:usedFor mainline freight service
switching rail cars
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RS-3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7