EMD: SD70M

SD70M-2

Contents: General Information : Features

Performance Specifications

4,300 THP and locomotive equipped with EMD's 16-710G3C-T2 engine
EPA Tier-2 emissions certified
Tractive and braking effort capability

113,100 lbs. continuous TE
163,000 lbs. starting TE
86,850 lbs. braking effort

Performance Impact

The SD70M-2 builds on the record-breaking reliability of the more than 1500 710-powered SD70Ms.
The 70 series DC locomotive provides potential for unit reduction, fuel savings and additional revenue tonnage capability over SD40-2 locomotives
Train simulation results indicate that 3 SD70M-2s can replace 4 SD40-2s

Reliability and Serviceability

Familiar 710 Engine
- No new tooling or training required
- New hood tilts up for easy access
Less Scheduled Maintenance
- 184-day maintenance intervals
- Alternator fuses replaced by solid state electronics
- Spin-on fuel and electronics display filters eliminated
New predictive and diagnostic tools available
- Remaining fuel filter life
- Cooling system status
Gen2 FIRE™ System

Transreflective LCD color display for enhanced readability
Provides a single integrated archive for ease of maintenance and troubleshooting
Based on an open architecture which supports numerous 3rd party applications
Various wireless communications packages available (Cellular, Wireless LAN, etc) to support IntelliTrain and Locomotive Management Services

Reliable and durable D100 traction motors
HTSC Bolsterless Truck

Designed for one million miles between overhauls
Reduced maintenance due to fewer parts

Safety Aspects

Satisfies all current FRA/AAR crashworthiness requirements
- Impact resistant fuel tank minimizes spills and leakage
- One million lb. buff load capacity
- Full height collision posts with combined one million pounds resistance for increased crew protection
- Frame mounted anti-climbers improved crew and equipment protection

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