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{{Infobox Diesel locomotive
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| topspeed            = 
| locomotivebrake     = 
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Explanation of Parameters

Field Description
name The name that will appear above the top line of the infobox.
photo The filename for the infobox image.
caption The descriptive image caption that appears when moused over, and underneath the photo in italics.
model The builder's model designation (i.e., "GP30").
status The locomotive model's status (i.e., "in use," "scrapped,", or "preserved").
powertype The type of power that the locomotive employs (in this case, "Diesel" is the only option).
market The global market(s) wherein the locomotive was operated (i.e., "North America" or "United States").
primepurchasers The railroad companies that originally purchased the locomotive.
usedpurchasers The railroad companies that purchased the locomotive on the secondary market.
designer The name of the locomotive's designer.
builder The locomotive's builder.
builddate The date(s) that the locomotive (or locomotive model) was built.
totalbuilt The total number of locomotives of the given class that were built.
rebuildmodel The rebuilder's new model designation, if applicable (i.e., "CF7").
rebuilder The locomotive rebuilder.
rebuilddate The date(s) that the locomotive (or locomotive model) was rebuilt.
totalrebuilt The total number of locomotives of the given class that were rebuilt.
length The locomotive's total length.
weight The locomotive's total weight.
AARwheelarrangement The AAR wheel arrangement.
UICclass The UIC classification.
gauge The track gauge(s) on which the locomotive operated.
trucks The type of trucks on which the locomotive rode.
bogies The type of bogies on which the locomotive rode.
primemover The locomotive's prime mover model designation.
engine type The locomotive's prime mover engine type.
poweroutput The locomotive's total power output.
tractiveeffort The locomotive's total tractive effort.
cylinders The number of prime mover engine cylinders.
cylindersize The number of prime mover engine cylinder size.
displacement The prime mover engine total displacement.
aspiration The method that the prime mover engine uses to mix fuel and air (i.e., "normal" ["carburetor"], "supercharger," or "turbocharger").
generator The locomotive's generator type / model.
tractionmotors The type / model of traction motors utilized.
transmission The type of transmission utilized (i.e., "electrical," "hydraulic," or "mechanical").
topspeed The locomotive's top rated speed.
locomotivebrake The type of locomotive brakes utilized.
train brakes The type of train brake system utilized.

Examples

Beep (SWBLW)
Santa Fe's #1460, affectionately known to rail fans as the "Beep," works the railroad's Argentine yard sometime prior to the 1995 BNSF merger. Santa Fe's #1460, affectionately known to rail fans as the "Beep," works the railroad's Argentine yard sometime prior to the 1995 BNSF merger.
Model VO-1000
Power type Diesel-electric
Geographic market(s) United States
Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works
Period produced January 1939 – December 1946
Total produced 548
Rebuilder Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Rebuild period 1970
Total rebuilt 1
Status Preserved
Length 48 ft 0 in (14.88 m)
Weight 254,000 lb (115,000 kg)
AAR wheel arrangement B-B
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover EMD 16-567BC
Engine type 2-stroke diesel
Power output 1,500 hp (1,119 kW)
Tractive effort 63,500 lbf (282 kN)
Cylinders V16
Cylinder size 8.5 in × 10 in,(216 mm × 254 mm)
Displacement 9,072 in³ (148.7 L)
Aspiration Roots blower
Transmission DC generator, DC traction motors
Rated top speed 65 mph (105 km/h)
Locomotive brake Straight air
Train brakes Air


{{Infobox Diesel locomotive
| name                = Beep (SWBLW)
| photo               = ATSF 1460.jpg
| caption             = Santa Fe's #1460, affectionately known to rail fans as the "Beep," works the railroad's Argentine yard sometime prior to the 1995 BNSF merger.
| model               = VO-1000
| powertype           = Diesel-electric
| market              = United States
| primepurchasers     =
| usedpurchasers      =
| designer            = 
| builder             = Baldwin Locomotive Works
| builddate           = January 1939 – December 1946
| totalbuilt          = 548
| rebuilder           = Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
| rebuilddate         = 1970
| totalrebuilt        = 1
| status              = Preserved
| length              = 48 ft 0 in (14.88 m)
| weight              = 254,000 lb (115,000 kg)
| AARwheelarrangement = B-B
| UICclassification   = 
| gauge               = 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
| trucks              = 
| bogies              = 
| primemover          = EMD 16-567BC
| enginetype          = 2-stroke diesel
| poweroutput         = 1,500 hp (1,119 kW)
| tractiveeffort      = 63,500 lbf (282 kN)
| cylinders           = V16
| cylindersize        = 8.5 in × 10 in,(216 mm × 254 mm)
| displacement        = 9,072 in³ (148.7 L)
| aspiration          = Roots blower
| generator           = 
| tractionmotors      = 
| transmission        = DC generator, DC traction motors
| topspeed            = 65 mph (105 km/h)
| locomotivebrake     = Straight air
| trainbrakes         = Air
}}