Yes, these use an EMD 16 cylinder 710 series diesel. I think this particular locomotive uses an AC alternator to power the electrical motors and other electric systems. However, the traction motors themselves are DC. Later, they switched to AC traction motors, which, along with the wide Safety Cabs, resulted in the SD70MAC.
The 710 is also sold for use in marine and stationary applications (backup generators and such). However, General Motors sold EMD to Caterpillar some years ago, so Cat sells an engine of their own design for these applications.
(This post was last modified: 05-28-2018, 09:39 AM by Super.)
The 710 is also sold for use in marine and stationary applications (backup generators and such). However, General Motors sold EMD to Caterpillar some years ago, so Cat sells an engine of their own design for these applications.
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