Super Power steam locomotive
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The Super Power steam locomotive was an advanced, high-capacity steam engine design that significantly improved speed and efficiency in American railroading during the early 20th century.
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| Super Power steam locomotive canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
locomotive technology innovation
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steam locomotive design concept ⓘ |
| aimedTo |
extend locomotive range between servicing
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increase average speeds ⓘ increase train tonnage ⓘ reduce operating costs ⓘ |
| appliedTo |
freight locomotives
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mixed-traffic locomotives ⓘ passenger locomotives ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
emphasis on power at speed rather than low-speed tractive effort alone
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integration of multiple incremental improvements into a unified design philosophy ⓘ |
| competedWith | early diesel-electric locomotives ⓘ |
| developedInCountry | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedInPeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| hasKeyFeature |
better steaming at high speed
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better weight distribution ⓘ greater tractive effort ⓘ high capacity ⓘ high speed potential ⓘ high steam-generating capacity ⓘ higher boiler pressure ⓘ higher sustained horsepower ⓘ improved efficiency ⓘ improved fuel economy ⓘ improved water economy ⓘ large firebox ⓘ larger driving wheels ⓘ larger grate area ⓘ mechanical stoker ⓘ superheater ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
extended the commercial viability of steam traction in North American mainline service
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marked a major step in the evolution of steam locomotive performance in the United States ⓘ |
| influenced |
design of large 2-8-4 locomotives
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design of large 4-8-4 locomotives ⓘ design of large articulated freight locomotives ⓘ late steam locomotive development in North America ⓘ |
| usedFor |
heavy mainline freight service
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high-speed passenger service ⓘ long-distance trains ⓘ |
| usedIn | American railroading ⓘ |
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