MPI MP36PH-3C (leased or borrowed units, historically)
E419693
The MPI MP36PH-3C is a modern diesel-electric passenger locomotive model that the MBTA has used in the past through short-term leases or borrowing arrangements rather than as part of its core owned fleet.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| MPI MP36PH-3C (leased or borrowed units, historically) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4178938 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: MPI MP36PH-3C (leased or borrowed units, historically) Context triple: [MBTA diesel locomotives, hasModel, MPI MP36PH-3C (leased or borrowed units, historically)]
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A.
MP 43
MP 43 is an early German World War II assault rifle prototype that evolved into the famous Sturmgewehr 44, one of the first true assault rifles in history.
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B.
MP 73
MP 73 is a rubber-tyred electric multiple unit train type used on the Paris Métro, introduced in the 1970s and known for operating on several elevated and automated lines.
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C.
Akai MPC3000
The Akai MPC3000 is a classic hardware sampler and drum machine renowned for its distinctive swing and influential role in shaping 1990s hip-hop and electronic music production.
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D.
MPM-10
MPM-10 is a modern rubber-tired metro train model used on the Montreal Metro, designed to increase capacity, comfort, and energy efficiency.
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E.
M60i
The M60i is a high-performance, V8-powered range-topping variant of the BMW X7 luxury SUV, featuring sport-tuned dynamics and upgraded M-specific styling and equipment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: MPI MP36PH-3C (leased or borrowed units, historically) Target entity description: The MPI MP36PH-3C is a modern diesel-electric passenger locomotive model that the MBTA has used in the past through short-term leases or borrowing arrangements rather than as part of its core owned fleet.
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A.
MP 43
MP 43 is an early German World War II assault rifle prototype that evolved into the famous Sturmgewehr 44, one of the first true assault rifles in history.
-
B.
MP 73
MP 73 is a rubber-tyred electric multiple unit train type used on the Paris Métro, introduced in the 1970s and known for operating on several elevated and automated lines.
-
C.
Akai MPC3000
The Akai MPC3000 is a classic hardware sampler and drum machine renowned for its distinctive swing and influential role in shaping 1990s hip-hop and electronic music production.
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D.
MPM-10
MPM-10 is a modern rubber-tired metro train model used on the Montreal Metro, designed to increase capacity, comfort, and energy efficiency.
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E.
M60i
The M60i is a high-performance, V8-powered range-topping variant of the BMW X7 luxury SUV, featuring sport-tuned dynamics and upgraded M-specific styling and equipment.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (26)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
diesel-electric passenger locomotive model
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locomotive ⓘ |
| brakeType | air brakes ⓘ |
| controlSystem | microprocessor-based control ⓘ |
| countryOfUse |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| designedFor | push-pull commuter operations ⓘ |
| family | MPXpress locomotive family ⓘ |
| headEndPowerType | separate HEP generator ⓘ |
| intendedUse | passenger service ⓘ |
| introducedBy | MotivePower Industries ⓘ |
| manufacturer | MotivePower Industries ⓘ |
| marketSegment | North American passenger locomotive market ⓘ |
| MBTAFleetStatus | not part of core owned fleet ⓘ |
| MBTAUsageType | leased or borrowed units ⓘ |
| operatorType | commuter rail agencies ⓘ |
| powerType | diesel-electric ⓘ |
| primeMoverType |
EMD 645 series
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surface form:
EMD 16-645F3B
|
| serviceContext | commuter rail ⓘ |
| traction | electric traction motors powered by diesel engine-generator ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Caltrain
ⓘ
FrontRunner ⓘ MBTA NERFINISHED ⓘ Metra ⓘ Sound Transit ⓘ Virginia Railway Express ⓘ |
| wheelArrangement | B-B ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: MPI MP36PH-3C (leased or borrowed units, historically) Description of subject: The MPI MP36PH-3C is a modern diesel-electric passenger locomotive model that the MBTA has used in the past through short-term leases or borrowing arrangements rather than as part of its core owned fleet.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.