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Diesel locomotive

EMD SD70MAC

Built by EMD

Power output
3,200 kW
4,291 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1993–2004
1,109 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the EMD SD70MAC

Explore the powerful EMD SD70MAC diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse known for its robust design and impressive hauling capabilities.

This locomotive series, built by EMD between 1993 and 2004, features a Co'Co' axle configuration and is powered by the reliable EMD 16-710G3 series prime mover, delivering a significant 3200 kW of power output.

The SD70MAC operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge and has been a staple for numerous railway companies across the United States and Mexico, including Alaska Railroad, BNSF Railway, CSX Transportation, and Kansas City Southern Railway.

EMD SD70MAC technical specifications

Value
SeriesSD70
Built byEMD · 1993–20041,109 units
Power output3,200 kW4,291 hp
Prime moverEMD 16-710G3 series
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'

Operators of the EMD SD70MAC

Railway companies that have operated the SD70MAC, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Transportación Ferroviaria MexicanaTFM SD70MACMexico
Alaska RailroadARR SD70MACUnited States
BNSF RailwayBNSF SD70MACUnited States
Burlington NorthernBN SD70MACUnited States
Colorado Pacific Rio GrandeCXRG SD70MACUnited States
CSX TransportationCSXT SD70MACUnited States
Evansville Western RailwayEVWR SD70MACUnited States
Kansas City Southern RailwayKCS SD70MACUnited States

EMD SD70MAC photos

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