description EMD SD80MAC Overview
The EMD SD80MAC is a six-axle, alternating-current diesel-electric freight locomotive built by Electro-Motive Division in the mid-1990s. It is distinguished by its 20-cylinder EMD 710-series prime mover, an unusually large engine within that product family, and by AC traction equipment intended for heavy-haul service. Most production examples were built for Conrail and were later divided between successor railroads CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern.
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What is the EMD SD80MAC?
The EMD SD80MAC is a six-axle AC diesel-electric freight locomotive. Electro-Motive Division built it in the mid-1990s.
What engine does the EMD SD80MAC use?
It uses a 20-cylinder EMD 710-series prime mover. That unusually large engine is one of the locomotive's defining mechanical features.
What does AC traction mean on the SD80MAC?
AC traction means the locomotive uses alternating-current traction motors to turn its driven axles. This design provides strong pulling ability for heavy freight trains.
How many axles does the EMD SD80MAC have?
The SD80MAC has six axles. Its six-axle layout, AC traction equipment, and 20-cylinder EMD 710 engine identify it as a heavy freight locomotive.
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