SD-70ACe Specs

[Anonymous]

A couple of SD-70ACe's were bumming around my area the past month or so, must say those things look like a big lego block.

Ugly as can be, they look more like something that was made for the military rather than the railway.

[JayPotter]

As a point of clarification, these specifications include the 10 tons of additional weight specified by CSXT for the 20 pre-production units that it is currently leasing. The standard weight for an SD70ACe is 408,000 pounds.

[oltmannd]

36% adhesion! Just amazing.....

[dwil89]

Well, in my opinion, the height of looks and class on diesel passenger equipment was back in the 40's and 50's with E-units and PA's on passenger consists. After ri ding behind Bennett Levin's beautifully restored E-8's in their original Pennsy livery and listening to the sound of those engines......A Modern GE P-42 does not compare in the looks and sound dept in my book! Dave Williams http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nsaltoonajohnstown

[Anonymous]

Truly amazing

[dwil89]

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainfan1221

That is impressive. Too bad locomotives aren't as good looking as they were, there are no clean or smooth lines anymore. And now there appears to be a lot more wiring and the like exposed. But the size and power of modern units is indeed impressive.

Yeah, and too bad they don't sound like they used to, either.....since the EPA stepped in and started regulating noise and emission levels on locos....On NS's Pittsburgh Line over Horseshoe Curve, they are still using SD40-2 's as helpers....Stand at Cassandra on the Iron Bridge when a heavy 16,000 ton coal drag pounds upgrade...It will mostly have newer Widecab Engines on the headend, unless it is a PPLX train that is often powered by SD40-2's as road power too...As anywhere from 1 to 2 pair of SD40-2's bring up the rear of the drag, at a crawl, screaming at Run 8.....well, it still gives me goosebumps! Dave Williams http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nsaltoonajohnstown

[trainfan1221]

That is impressive. Too bad locomotives aren't as good looking as they were, there are no clean or smooth lines anymore. And now there appears to be a lot more wiring and the like exposed. But the size and power of modern units is indeed impressive.

[BaltACD]

Specifications for the SD-70ACe......not your fathers Oldsmobile!

LOCOMOTIVE GENERAL DATA

Locomotive Model SD70ACe

Locomotive Type ............................................(C-C) 0660
Locomotive Traction Power, Nominal ................ 4300 HP

Power Plant
Engine Type................ Turbocharged Two-stroke Diesel
Model ...................................................... 16 -710G3C-T2
Number of Cylinders ....................................................16
Full Speed......................................................... 950 RPM
Idle Speed, Normal ........................................... 269 RPM
Idle Speed, Low................................................ 200 RPM

Main Generator Assembly TA17/ CA9
TA17 Traction Alternator Rectified Output
Maximum Potential ..........................................2600 VDC
Max. Continuous Current......................................8100 A

CA9 Companion Alternator Output
Nominal Potential.....................................200 & 400 VAC

Traction Motors
Quantity .........................................................6 (3/ Truck)
Model .................................................................... A3432
Type..............................................3 Phase AC Induction
Connection.....................................3 in parallel per Truck
Nominal Rating ......................................670 HP(500 KW)
2027 VAC, 3220 RPM

Locomotive Batteries
Arrangement .........................2-32 Volt 325 ampere hour
Total Quantity of Cells .................................................32
Total Potential of Series Connected Batteries .....64 VDC

Air Brake System
Model .........................................Wabtec FastBrake EAB
Type..................... Electro-Pneumatic, Micro-Controlled,w/FIRE Interface


Air Compressor
Model.......................................................................WLN
Type ...............................3-Cyl., 2-Stage, Water-Cooled, Hot Water-Heated Sump
Drive......................................................... Engine Driven
Displacement @ 950 RPM
Compressor Speed.......................................... 268 CFM
Lube Oil Capacity (20 Wt.) ....................... 17.5 U.S. Gal.

Set Points:
Load ............................................................ 130 PSIG
Unload......................................................... 140 PSIG

Locomotive Speed/Tractive Effort Limits

Limits are based on:
83:16 Gear Ratio
42 In. Nominal Diameter Wheels

Maximum Speed ............................................... 70 MPH

Maximum Speed at Full Power ...........................70 MPH

Throttle 8 Tractive Effort:
Continuous .............................157,000 lbf @ 8.8 MPH
Stall ...........................................................191,000 lbf

Dynamic Braking Effort
Maximum..................... 106,000 lbf from 20.6 to 1.0 MPH

Supplies/ Capacities
Lube Oil System ........................................ 420 U.S. Gal.
Cooling System ......................................... 275 U.S. Gal.

Sanding System ...............................................40 Cu. Ft.

Fuel Tank (Usable)................................... 4900 U.S. Gal.

Retention Tank........................................... 100 U.S. Gal.

Nominal Dimensions
Length over coupler pulling faces................74 Ft. 3.00In.
Width over long hood handrails..................10 Ft. 8.00 In.
Maximum Height .........................................16 Ft. 1.00 In.

Locomotive Weight
Nominal, including all supplies ....................428,000 Lbs.
Weight on Drivers...................................................100%

Minimum Curve Negotiation
Following data is based on a SD70ACe with E type couplers.

Single SD70ACe: ................... 231 Ft. Radius/ 25.0 ° Curve

Single SD70ACe Coupled to
AAR Base Car ....................... 378 Ft. Radius/ 15.2 ° Curve

Two SD70ACe’s
(with E Couplers): ................. 260 Ft. Radius/ 22.2 ° Curve