BHP operated in 2015 a fleet of 23 SD70ACe/LCi locomotives beside of 142 standard SD70ACe, from which the newest locomotives are built in 2014. [31] The second batch of 10 SD70ACes (4314–4323) arrived between August and November 2006.

BHP currently operate a motive power fleet in the Pilbara with 182 locomotives based on the EMD / Progress Rail SD70ACe design with both standard and /LC 'low clearance' and later /Lci 'low clearance international' models.

BHP Iron Ore run a motive power roster of 182 EMD and Progress Rail built SD70ACe locomotives with a large number of /LC and /LCi variants of which a full breakdown with names and serials can be found on the BHP Power Roster page.

Dec 16, 2024 · Rated at 4,300 hp, the SD70ACe was essentially a more environmentally friendly version of the builder’s SD70 series featuring EMD’s 16-cylinder model 710G3C-T2 engine, along with upgraded computer systems, electronics, and …

The General Motors Electro-Motive Division SD70 was a series of diesel-electric locomotives, production started in 1992 and still continues. Over 2000 locomotives in this series were produced, mostly of the SD70M and SD70MAC models.

SD70ACes are equipped with EMDs 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). They are rated at 157,000 lbf (700 kN) continuous tractive effort (191,000 lbf (850 kN) starting).

opment of the SD70ACe-T4. This highly advanced technology provides a 3D, 1:1 scale, interactive environment allowing EMD design experts, service professionals and railroad customers to walk through the loco.

Jan 31, 2018 · Two of the ex-BHP Bilton SD70ACes have been spotted at Progress Rail Tacoma, WA, for conversion to North American standards. Rumor is they are destined for MRL. These are the thirteen without isolated cabs.

Jan 17, 2024 · Railway industry powerhouse Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) introduced its SD70 diesel-electric locomotive in 1992 to compete directly against the General Electric Transportation Systems GE "Dash" 9-44CW mark.

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. This locomotive family is an extension and improvisation to the EMD SD60 series.