General Information : Features
Performance Specifications
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4000 THP locomotive equipped with EMD's 16-710G3C-T1 engine
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EPA Tier-1 emissions certified
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Tractive and braking effort capability
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137,000 lbs continuous TE
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175,500 lbs starting TE
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81,000 lbs braking effort
Performance Impact
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The SD70MAC provides unit reduction, fuel savings and additional revenue
tonnage capability over SD40-2 locomotives
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Train simulation results and actual field demonstrations indicate:
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3 SD70MAC's can replace 5 SD40-2's in high tractive effort operations
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Operation of fewer units results in significant maintenance and operating
savings
Reliability and Serviceability
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92-day maintenance intervals
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Oil filled gear cases
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Tapered roller or support bearings
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AC motors doubles traction motor life
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No running maintenance required
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No brushes, commutator, or rotor insulation
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No flashovers/ground relays
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Bogie inverter control
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High level of reliability with less parts
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HTCR Radial Bogie
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Bogie overhaul extended to one million miles
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Significant wheel and rail wear reduction
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6 year engine overhaul period
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EM2000 microprocessor control
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increased speed and efficiency
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reduced parts and increased reliability
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Improved diagnostic capability
Safety Aspects
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Lowest cab sound and vibration levels available (WhisperCabô)
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Integral safety lockouts and discharge systems for inverter system
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Satisfies all FRA/AAR crashworthiness requirements
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Impact resistant fuel tank minimizes spills and leakage
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1 million lb. buff load capacity
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1 million lb. collision posts for increased crew protection
Frame mounted anti-climbers improve crew and equipment protection