EMD SD80MAC - Wikipedia
The SD80MAC was a 5,000 horsepower (3.7 MW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive. It was powered by a 20-cylinder version of EMD's 710G prime mover, and was the second diesel locomotive by GM-EMD to use a V20 engine, since EMD's SD45 series.
EMD's "SD80MAC": A 1990s Variant Built For Conrail - American-Rails.com
Aug 27, 2024 · The SD80MAC is virtually identical to the SD70 series except that it is rated at 5,000 hp instead of the SD70’s 4,300 horsepower, and as mentioned above its rear flared radiator sets forward of the rear of the locomotive. The unit …
Conrail Technical Society - Conrail Cadillacs, The SD80MAC - TrainWeb
Jan 3, 1997 · The SD80MAC is the introduction of EMD's new electrically applied/released parking brake. The device replaces the traditional hand brake mechanism in its entirety. The new device is activated from the cab's Engine Control Panel.
EMD SD80MAC | Conrail Photo Archive
Jul 18, 1997 · In the late 1980's General Electric was winning the horsepower war and the new locomotive orders from railroads. EMD was once again behind in technology and revenue.
EMD SD80MAC and SD90MAC series official thread
6 days ago · SD80MAC's Retired....NS has retired and sold its former Conrail EMD SD80MAC fleet of 29 units (NS 7200-7228). Six of the units, 7206, 7215, 7218, 7225, 7226, and 7227 were sold to Canadian Pacific Railway.
EMD SD80MAC and SD90MAC series official thread
2 days ago · RACELAND, Ky. — Despite the efforts of a historical society to save one, nearly two dozen former Conrail SD80MACs have been scrapped in recent months and now only six of the rare AC traction diesel locomotives remain.
EMD SD80MAC - Locomotive Wiki
The EMD SD80MAC is a six-axle, 5,000-horsepower, AC-traction diesel locomotive built from 1995 to 1996. Only 30 examples were ever built, all purchased by Conrail. Today, all were owned by Norfolk Southern.
SD80 Locomotive Photos | Conrail Cyclopedia
A solitary Conrail SD80MAC #4100, with snow on its nose, is hauling a double-stack intermodal through Berea, Ohio. Location: Berea, OH. Photo Date: 3-9-96. Photographer: Jay Brown Added: July 22, 2005. CR 4100. Built in January 1996, Conrail 4100 was the first SD80MAC to enter service on Conrail.
Surviving SD80MACs | Conrail Photo Archive
Jun 4, 1999 · In 1997, Conrail purchased the EMD demonstrator units, EMDX 8000 and 8001 and an order for 108 more units was placed but was ultimately reduced to 28 units. The order was changed with the split of Conrail making the 30 units owned by …
EMD SD80MAC Data Sheet - The Diesel Shop
Model: Electrical Drive (4) Weight: 420,000 lbs. Traction Motors: Six GM 1TB2630. Tractive Effort (starting) 185,000 lbs @33%. Tractive Effort (continuous): 137,000 lbs @ 12 mph. Multiple Unit Capability: Yes. Dynamic Braking: Yes. Auxilary Generator: GM A8589. Alternator: GM CA7A.