SD70ACe EMD hood unit Profile and Models
UP 8774 at Olathe, Kansas in October 2019. ©Tyler Silvest
The EMD SD70 is a series of diesel-electric locomotives produced by the US company Electro-Motive Diesel in response to the GE Dash 9-44CW. Production commenced in late 1992. The SD70ACe is the successor to the SD70MAC with design changes to comply with emission standards. The engine fires with 15% lower internal pressure to improve emissions and features fewer internal components in the inverter. The 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%. Early models featured a bad cab design which was noticed first on CSX as crews reported annoying disturbances such as prime mover noises, traction motors and more. The cab was also known for rattling, leading to the nickname "Thundercabs". As a result, these units are also not approved for leading trains. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
Builder |
Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) |
Build Dates |
2004 to Present |
Total Built |
2,091 |
Tractive Effort |
191,000 lbf |
Power Output |
4,300 to 4,500 hp |
Top Speed |
70mph |
Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
Operated By |
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad BHP BNSF Canadian National Cartier Railway CSX EMD Leasing Ferromex Fortescue Metals Group Kansas City Southern Luminant Montana Rail Link Norfolk Southern Northshore Mining Progress Rail Leasing Quebec North Shore & Labrador Tacoma Rail Union Pacific Yakutian Railways |
Main Duties |
Heavy Freight |
In Service Until |
Present |
Surviving Examples |
All in service |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
68894 View |
SD70ACe EMD 8103 of the Canadian National - digital sound fitted | Canadian National | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
80-2025-1 View |
SD70ACE EMD 8453 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
89645 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
G19430 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1943 Spirit of the Union Pacific of the Union Pacific | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
G19820 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1982 of the Union Pacifc | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
G19830 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1983 of the Union Pacifc | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
G19880 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1988 of the Union Pacifc | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
G68522 View |
SD70ACe EMD 8402 of the Union Pacific | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
G68622 View |
SD70ACe EMD 8402 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
G68710 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Athearn | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
G68802 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1066 of the New York Central System - digital sound fitted | New York Central System | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8670 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9196 of the BNSF - digital sound fitted | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8671 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9283 of the BNSF - digital sound fitted | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8672 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4407 of the Montana Rail Link (Veterans Tribute) - digital sound fitted | Montana RailLink Inc | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8673 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4404 of the Montana Rail Link (Essential Workers) - digital sound fitted | Montana RailLink Inc | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8676 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4838 of CSX - digital sound fitted | CSX Transportation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8677 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4845 of CSX - digital sound fitted | CSX Transportation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8678 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4006 of the Kansas City Southern "Support Our Troops" - digital sound fitted | Kansas City Southern Lines | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8679 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1047 of the Norfolk Southern - digital sound fitted | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8680 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1055 of the Norfolk Southern - digital sound fitted | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8681 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern (DL&W Heritage) - digital sound fitted | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8682 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1067 of the Norfolk Southern (RDG Heritage) - digital sound fitted | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8683 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1943 of the Union Pacific "Support Our Troops" - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8684 View |
SD70ACe EMD 8997 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8685 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8686 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4141 of the Union Pacific (George Bush 41) - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8687 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific (CNW Heritage) - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8688 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1989 of the Union Pacific (DRGW Heritage) - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8689 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1996 of the Union Pacific (SP Heritage) - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8690 View |
SD70ACe EMD with High Headlight - unpainted - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
8691 View |
SD70ACe EMD with Low Headlight - unpainted - digital sound fitted | Awaiting Categorisation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8700 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9196 of the BNSF | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8701 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9283 of the BNSF | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8702 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4407 of the Montana Rail Link (Veterans Tribute) | Montana RailLink Inc | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8703 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4404 of the Montana Rail Link (Essential Workers) | Montana RailLink Inc | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8706 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4838 of CSX | CSX Transportation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8707 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4845 of CSX | CSX Transportation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8708 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4006 of the Kansas City Southern | Kansas City Southern Lines | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8709 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1047 of the Norfolk Southern | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8710 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1055 of the Norfolk Southern | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8711 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern (DL&W Heritage) | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8712 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1067 of the Norfolk Southern (RDG Heritage) | Norfolk Southern | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8713 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1943 of the Union Pacific "Support Our Troops" | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8714 View |
SD70ACe EMD 8997 of the Union Pacific | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8715 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8716 View |
SD70ACe EMD 4141 of the Union Pacific (George Bush 41) | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8717 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific (CNW Heritage) | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8718 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1989 of the Union Pacific (DRGW Heritage) | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8719 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1996 of the Union Pacific (SP Heritage) | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8720 View |
SD70ACe EMD with High Headlight - unpainted | Awaiting Categorisation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Broadway Limited Imports | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
8721 View |
SD70ACe EMD with Low Headlight - unpainted | Awaiting Categorisation | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Walthers | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
910-19814 View |
SD70ACe EMD 9390 of the Santa Fe - digital sound fitted | Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (ATSF) | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Walthers | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
910-19819 View |
EMD SD70ACe 8314 of the Union Pacific | Union Pacific | |
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Walthers | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC fitted, with sound |
910-19821 View |
SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted | Union Pacific |