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Diesel locomotive

Altoona Works SD70ACu

Built by EMD

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Power output
3,207 kW
4,301 hp
Length
24.43 m
80 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Altoona Works SD70ACu

Discover the impressive EMD SD70ACu, a powerful diesel locomotive known by the slug sd70acu.

These robust machines, operated by prominent railway companies like Canadian Pacific Railway in Canada and Norfolk Southern Railway in the United States, impress with their reliability and strength.

With a top speed of 121 km/h and an impressive power output of 3207 kW, driven by an EMD 16-710G3B engine, they are perfectly equipped for demanding tasks.

The SD70ACu, measuring 24.43 meters in length and 3.1 meters in width, features a Co'Co' axle configuration, ensuring excellent traction.

This locomotive embodies modern railway technology, serving as a dependable workhorse in freight operations.

Altoona Works SD70ACu technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD90
Built byEMD
RefurbishedAltoona Works 2015
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Power output3,207 kW4,301 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-710G3B
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length24.43 m80 ft 2 in
Width3.1 m10 ft 2 in
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Operators of the Altoona Works SD70ACu

Railway companies that have operated the SD70ACu, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Canadian Pacific RailwayCP SD70ACUCanada
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS SD70ACuUnited States

Altoona Works SD70ACu photos

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