Template:Infobox Diesel locomotive/doc

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{{Infobox Diesel locomotive
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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.
Model	VO-1000 (prior to rebuild)
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
}}