EMD SD89MAC

EMD SD89MAC
Side/rear view of the last SD89MAC produced
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD)
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AAR C-C
Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover EMD H-Engine
Cylinders V12
Transmission diesel electric
Performance figures
Power output 4,500 hp (3,360 kW)
Career
Disposition All scrapped

The EMD SD89MAC was a 4,500 horsepower (3,360 kW) C-C road switcher diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. Along with the SD80MAC and SD90MAC, the SD89MAC was one of the largest single-engine locomotives produced by EMD. The SD89MAC featured radial steering trucks and an isolated cab which was mounted on shock absorbers to reduce vibration. The SD89MAC used AC traction motor technology. Like the SD90MAC, it was a hood unit fitted with a safety cab and has an enlarged radiator section, nearly the entire width of the locomotive, which makes it easy to spot. The frame of GM 92, the only SD89MAC ever built, has since been retrofitted with a different engine for Tier 4 compliance tests conducted by EMD.

History

The SD89MAC was intended to be less-powerful version of the SD90MAC, and eventual successor to the SD70 series. One demonstrator was built, but generated no orders.

See also

  • China Railways HXN3B Same type of China Railways.

References

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