© trainspo.comEMD SD70
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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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SD70 | |
| Built by | EMD · 1992122 units | |
| Power output | 3,200 kW4,291 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' |
Operators of the EMD SD70
Railway companies that have operated the SD70, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Conrail: Consolidated Rail Corporation | CR SD70 | United States |
| Illinois Central Railroad | IC SD70 | United States |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | NS SD70 | United States |
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