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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD70

Built by EMD

Power output
3,200 kW
4,291 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992
122 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD70

Explore the powerful EMD SD70 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse in the rail industry.

This iconic locomotive series, built by EMD starting in 1992, features a robust Co'Co' axle configuration and a formidable power output of 3200 kW.

The SD70 has served with notable operators like Conrail, Illinois Central Railroad, and Norfolk Southern Railway in the United States, contributing significantly to freight transport.

With its standard gauge of 1435 mm, the EMD SD70 is a testament to reliable and efficient rail engineering, often seen in heavy-duty hauling operations.

EMD SD70 technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD70
Built byEMD · 1992122 units
Power output3,200 kW4,291 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the EMD SD70

Railway companies that have operated the SD70, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Conrail: Consolidated Rail CorporationCR SD70United States
Illinois Central RailroadIC SD70United States
Norfolk Southern RailwayNS SD70United States

EMD SD70 photos

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