Assertion: diesel | /r/HasProperty | superior
Facets:
value: because of its smoother acceleration
type: CAUSE
value: because of greater cleanliness
type: CAUSE
value: because of standardized repair parts
type: CAUSE
value: because of operating flexibility
type: CAUSE
value: to the steam locomotive
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: In addition, the diesel was superior to the steam locomotive because of its smoother acceleration, greater cleanliness, standardized repair parts, and operating flexibility (a number of diesel units could be combined and run by one operator under multiple-unit control).