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The EMD SD90MAC is a model of 6,000 hp (4,470 kW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD). It is, with the SD80MAC, one of the largest single-engined locomotives produced by EMD, surpassed only by the dual-engined DDA40X. The SD9043MAC is the 4,300 hp (3,210 kW) variant, using a 16-cylinder 710G engine instead of the H-engine, which was originally intended as a temporary alternative while EMD tried to solve the H-engine's issues. However, the accompanying upgrade program was never utilized by its customers. The SD90MAC's features include radial steering trucks with AC traction motors and an isolated safety cab which is mounted on shock absorbers to lessen vibrations in the cab. The SD90MAC, like the SD80MAC, SD70ACe, and SD70M-2, has a wide radiator section, nearly the entire width of the locomotive, which along with their size makes them easy to spot. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
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Builder |
EMD Electro-Motive Diesel |
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Build Dates |
1995 to 1996 |
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Total Built |
478 |
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Tractive Effort |
185,000 to 200,000lbf |
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Power Output |
4,300 to 6,000hp |
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Top Speed |
70 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
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Operated By |
Canadian Pacific CEFX EMLX Indiana Railroad Norfolk Southern Union Pacific Fortescue Metals Group |
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Main Duties |
Heavy Freight |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
Most in service |