EMD SD80MAC
| EMD SD80MAC | |
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| Specifications | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) |
| Model | SD80MAC, SD80ACe |
| Build date | 1995–1996 (SD80MAC), 2011– (SD80ACe) |
| Total produced | 30 + 7 |
| AAR wheel arr. | C-C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Wheel diameter | 45 in (1,143 mm) |
| Length | 80 ft 2 in (24.43 m) |
| Height | 15 ft 5 in (4.70 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 420,000 lb (191,000 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,800 US gal (22,000 l; 4,800 imp gal) |
| Prime mover | EMD 20-710G3B-ES |
| Cylinders | V20 |
| Transmission | diesel electric |
| Top speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Power output | 5,000 hp (3.7 MW) |
| Tractive effort |
Starting: 185,000 lbf (822.92 kN) Continuous: 147,000 lbf (653.89 kN) |
| Career | |
| Railroad(s) | Conrail, Norfolk Southern, CSX |
| Number | NS 7200–7216, CSX 4590–4602 (formerly 800–812), Vale V1E-V7E |
| Disposition | most still in service as of 2012 |
The SD80MAC is a 5,000 horsepower (3.7 MW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive. The model uses a 20 cylinder version of EMD's 710G prime mover, and is the first diesel locomotive to use a 20-cylinder engine since EMD's SD45 and SD45-2. It introduced a wide radiator housing similar to GE Transportation locomotives and the placement of dynamic brakes at the rear of the locomotive, which is a quieter location, features that were incorporated into the SD90MAC and SD70ACe models. Key spotting difference between the SD80MAC and SD90MAC include no external rear sandbox on SD90MAC, rear number boards, and the placement of the front numberboards (above the cab windows on SD80MAC, on the nose on most SD90MACs). It also has recessed red marker lights in the nose, an identifying feature unique to Conrail locomotives, although Norfolk Southern (NS) has removed the lights on most of their engines.
All 30 units built were delivered to Conrail, and 28 production units were completed, tested, and painted at the former Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Many consider the SD80MAC the be the last new locomotive Conrail purchased as a truely independent railroad. In the split of Conrail, Norfolk Southern received 17 units (numbered 7200–7216) while CSX got 13 (800–812, being renumbered to 4590–4602). The former Conrail units were the first AC traction locomotives owned by Norfolk Southern, with the railroad not ordering more until late 2008 with an order of General Electric's ES44AC. While Norfolk Southern removed class lights, CSX did not and they can still be seen on their engines.
Chicago and North Western Railway ordered 15, along with Canadian Pacific, but the orders were canceled or changed. Conrail ordered more, but its new owners changed the order to SD70s and SD70MACs, all of which would be built at Altoona.
In 2009, NS 7205, the final SD80MAC in Conrail's scheme, (formerly CR 4109) was repainted to Norfolk Southern's scheme. No SD80MACs remain in Conrail's color scheme.
In late 2011, Vale Mining of Brazil has ordered a set of 7 updated locomotives designated as the SD80ACe model. These locomotives feature Tier 1 compliant 20-710GB engines. The design is currently for export only, and these specific locomotives will run on Vale Mining's 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) broad gauge trackage.
80MAC technical details
Prime Mover:
- Electro-Motive Diesel V-20 710G3B-ES
- Displacement: 14,200 cubic inches (233 L)
- Idle: 200 rpm
- Full Speed: 904 rpm
- Lube Oil Capacity: 510 US gal (1,900 l; 420 imp gal)
- Cooling Water Capacity: 342 US gal (1,290 l; 285 imp gal)
- Fuel Capacity: 5,800 US gal (22,000 l; 4,800 imp gal)
Main Alternator:
Traction motors:
- 6 Siemens 1TB2830 AC motors mounted 3 each on 2 HTCR-2 Radial Self Steering trucks.
- Rated Output: 638 kW (856 hp)
- Gearing: 83:16
- Wheel Size: 45 in (1,143 mm)
- Max Revolutions: 3,435 rpm
- Starting torque: 16,300 N·m (12,000 lbf·ft)
- Continuous torque: 12,900 N·m (9,500 lbf·ft)
- Maximum voltage: 2,183 V
Performance:
- Maximum Speed: 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Starting Tractive Effort: 185,000 lbf (820 kN)
- Continuous Tractive Effort: 147,000 lbf (650 kN)
- Braking Effort: 96,000 lbf (430 kN))
- Weight: 210 short tons (187.5 long tons; 190.5 t); 420,000 lb (190,500 kg))
References
- Electo-Motive Division of General Motors (1996). SD80MAC Operator's Manual 1st Edition February 1996. Electo-Motive Division of General Motors.
- Myers, Lance (2005). Conrail Cadillacs: The SD80MAC Accessed on 2 December 2005.
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