The SD70ACe Thundercabs is a United States Train Sim World heavy-haul freight locomotive that was introduced in 2005. It has a number of features, including:
- Model designation: The SD70ACe’s model designation breaks down as follows:
- SD: Stands for Special Duty, indicating that it’s a six-axle locomotive
- 70: Denotes the series of locomotives that first appeared in the 1990s
- AC: Means the locomotive has A.C. traction
- e: Means “enhanced”
- Engine: The SD70ACe features the EMD 710 engine
- Control system: The SD70ACe has an EM2000 microprocessor control system
- Traction: The SD70ACe uses AC traction
- Louvered vents: The SD70ACe has louvered vents on the left side of the unit, which distinguishes it from the SD70M-2, which has plated over vents
- Technical details: The SD70ACe has a maximum speed of 70 MPH, a fuel capacity of 4,900 gallons, and weighs between 420,000 and 432,000 lbs
The SD70ACe was designed for heavy-haul freight applications, but there was also a special SD70ACe/LCi model designed for low clearance mining operations.
Manufacturer of SD70ACe
Electro-Motive Diesel
