SD70ACe EMD hood unit Profile and Models

SD70ACe EMD hood unit

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.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

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
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 68894
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SD70ACe EMD 8103 of the Canadian National - digital sound fitted Canadian National
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 80-2025-1
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SD70ACE EMD 8453 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn 89645 SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 89645
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SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn G19430 SD70ACe EMD 1943 Spirit of the Union Pacific of the Union Pacific RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket G19430
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SD70ACe EMD 1943 Spirit of the Union Pacific of the Union Pacific Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn G19820 SD70ACe EMD 1982 of the Union Pacifc RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set G19820
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SD70ACe EMD 1982 of the Union Pacifc Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn G19830 SD70ACe EMD 1983 of the Union Pacifc RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set G19830
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SD70ACe EMD 1983 of the Union Pacifc Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn G19880 SD70ACe EMD 1988 of the Union Pacifc RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set G19880
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SD70ACe EMD 1988 of the Union Pacifc Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Unpowered G68522
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SD70ACe EMD 8402 of the Union Pacific Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Unpowered G68622
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SD70ACe EMD 8402 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn G68710 SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Unpowered G68710
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SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Athearn No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound G68802
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SD70ACe EMD 1066 of the New York Central System - digital sound fitted New York Central System
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8670
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SD70ACe EMD 9196 of the BNSF - digital sound fitted Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8671
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SD70ACe EMD 9283 of the BNSF - digital sound fitted Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8672
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SD70ACe EMD 4407 of the Montana Rail Link (Veterans Tribute) - digital sound fitted Montana RailLink Inc
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8673
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SD70ACe EMD 4404 of the Montana Rail Link (Essential Workers) - digital sound fitted Montana RailLink Inc
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8676
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SD70ACe EMD 4838 of CSX - digital sound fitted CSX Transportation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8677
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SD70ACe EMD 4845 of CSX - digital sound fitted CSX Transportation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8678
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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 No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8679
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SD70ACe EMD 1047 of the Norfolk Southern - digital sound fitted Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8680
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SD70ACe EMD 1055 of the Norfolk Southern - digital sound fitted Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8681
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SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern (DL&W Heritage) - digital sound fitted Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8682
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SD70ACe EMD 1067 of the Norfolk Southern (RDG Heritage) - digital sound fitted Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8683
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SD70ACe EMD 1943 of the Union Pacific "Support Our Troops" - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8684
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SD70ACe EMD 8997 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8685
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SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8686
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SD70ACe EMD 4141 of the Union Pacific (George Bush 41) - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8687
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SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific (CNW Heritage) - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8688
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SD70ACe EMD 1989 of the Union Pacific (DRGW Heritage) - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8689
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SD70ACe EMD 1996 of the Union Pacific (SP Heritage) - digital sound fitted Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8690
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SD70ACe EMD with High Headlight - unpainted - digital sound fitted Awaiting Categorisation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 8691
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SD70ACe EMD with Low Headlight - unpainted - digital sound fitted Awaiting Categorisation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8700
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SD70ACe EMD 9196 of the BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8701
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SD70ACe EMD 9283 of the BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF)
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8702
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SD70ACe EMD 4407 of the Montana Rail Link (Veterans Tribute) Montana RailLink Inc
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8703
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SD70ACe EMD 4404 of the Montana Rail Link (Essential Workers) Montana RailLink Inc
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8706
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SD70ACe EMD 4838 of CSX CSX Transportation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8707
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SD70ACe EMD 4845 of CSX CSX Transportation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8708
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SD70ACe EMD 4006 of the Kansas City Southern Kansas City Southern Lines
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8709
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SD70ACe EMD 1047 of the Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8710
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SD70ACe EMD 1055 of the Norfolk Southern Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8711
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SD70ACe EMD 1074 of the Norfolk Southern (DL&W Heritage) Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8712
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SD70ACe EMD 1067 of the Norfolk Southern (RDG Heritage) Norfolk Southern
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8713
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SD70ACe EMD 1943 of the Union Pacific "Support Our Troops" Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8714
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SD70ACe EMD 8997 of the Union Pacific Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8715
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SD70ACe EMD 9096 of the Union Pacific Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8716
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SD70ACe EMD 4141 of the Union Pacific (George Bush 41) Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8717
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SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific (CNW Heritage) Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8718
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SD70ACe EMD 1989 of the Union Pacific (DRGW Heritage) Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8719
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SD70ACe EMD 1996 of the Union Pacific (SP Heritage) Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8720
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SD70ACe EMD with High Headlight - unpainted Awaiting Categorisation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Broadway Limited Imports No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC Ready. 21-pin socket 8721
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SD70ACe EMD with Low Headlight - unpainted Awaiting Categorisation
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Walthers 910-19814 SD70ACe EMD 9390 of the Santa Fe - digital sound fitted RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 910-19814
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SD70ACe EMD 9390 of the Santa Fe - digital sound fitted Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (ATSF)
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Walthers 910-19819 EMD SD70ACe 8314 of the Union Pacific RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 910-19819
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EMD SD70ACe 8314 of the Union Pacific Union Pacific
HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) Walthers 910-19821 SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled DCC fitted, with sound 910-19821
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SD70ACe EMD 1995 of the Union Pacific - digital sound fitted Union Pacific