Is The SD70ACe Still In Production?
The EMD/Progress Rail SD70ACe is a six-axle, 4300- horsepower, AC-traction diesel locomotive which was first introduced in 2004, and was produced from 2005-2015. The SD70ACe is no longer in production in the United States due to its EMD 710 engine's failure to meet EPA Tier 4 emissions regulations.
The current price of these locomotives can range from $1.5 million for DC traction motors to nearly $2.5 million for AC traction motors. Union Pacific's "Office Car Special", led by SD70ACe #8866, is westbound on the former Southern Pacific at Donner Pass near Colfax, California.
EMD "SD70ACe" Locomotive: Price, Tractive Effort, Specs
How much does it cost to build a locomotive?
So, How much do locomotives cost? A diesel locomotive could cost from $500,000-$2 million. While an electric locomotive could cost more than $6 million. Price depends on whether it is powered by AC or DC traction, how much horsepower it has, or what electronics it is equipped with.
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How much horsepower is SD70ACe?
SD70ACe is equipped with EMD's 16-710-G3C-T2 prime mover, rated at 4,300 horsepower (3,200 kW); later Tier 3 models are rated at 4,500 horsepower (3,400 kW), and have a thermal efficiency of almost 36%. They are rated at 157,000 lbf (700 kN) continuous tractive effort (191,000 lbf (850 kN) starting).
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What engine does the SD70ACe have?
The SD70ACe locomotive was introduced in 2005 for heavy-haul freight applications worldwide. This powerful and efficient locomotive integrates the world-class reliability of the EMD® 710 engine, EM2000 microprocessor control system and AC traction.
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