EMD SD32ECO

In this article we are going to address the issue of EMD SD32ECO, which has been the subject of debate and analysis in various areas. EMD SD32ECO is a topic that arouses great interest and has generated different positions among experts and the general public. Throughout this article, we will thoroughly explore the relevant aspects related to EMD SD32ECO, as well as the implications it has in various contexts. We will focus on analyzing different approaches, recent research and perspectives that will help to more fully understand the importance and relevance of EMD SD32ECO today.

EMD SD32ECO
SD59MX #9926 at Davis, California in 2017
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Diesel (EMD)
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Prime moverEMD 12-710G3A-T2
CylindersV12
Performance figures
Power output3,150 hp (2,350 kW)

The EMD SD32ECO is a 3,150 hp (2,350 kW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive rebuilt by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD). It is primarily the application of a conversion kit to an existing EMD SD60-type locomotive. This involves replacing the existing 710G3A V16 prime mover with an EPA Tier-II-compliant 710G3A-T2 turbocharged V12 engine, with electronic fuel injection. Many of the donor SD60's major components and subsystems are recycled, and are recertified as equal to new. However, the locomotive's control system is all new.[1]

Owners

Starting in 2011,[2] twenty eight Union Pacific SD60Ms were sent to EMD for this rebuild that were also designated as SD59M–2.[3] They are reporting mark numbered UP 9900-9927 with the majority in storage as of 2023.[4] SD59MX is the Union Pacific designation for this type.[5]

BNSF sent three SD45-2 locomotives to be rebuilt as SD32ECOs. Unlike UP's SD59MX, BNSF's SD32ECOs retain the appearance of an SD45-2. They were completed as reporting marks BNSF 1350-1352.

SD59M–2 / UP SD59MX Features

The SD59MX is remanufactured from the carbody and major mechanical and electrical subsystems of an EMD SD60M "donor". The EFI-equipped 710 engine, however, is all new as are the engine and locomotive control systems. Union Pacific was the first Class I railroad to order them. The engine control system is adaptable to both minimum emissions and minimum fuel consumption modes, depending upon their assignment.

Appearance

The external appearance of the converted locomotive is sometimes altered by application of a flared radiator section, similar to the SD70M-2 and SD70ACe Tier-II, and similar to late model SD70M and SD70MAC locomotives in appearance. The converted Union Pacific locomotives have also had the SD70M-2/SD70ACe-style safety fuel tanks applied.[6]

References

  1. ^ "New 710ECO Repower Products Provide High Performance for Low and Medium Horsepower Applications" (PDF). www.emdiesels.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2009. Retrieved 23 September 2009.
  2. ^ Iden, Michael; Goetzke, Michael; Bandyopadhyay, Deep (2012). "Experimental Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) on EMD SD59MX 2.238 Megawatt Diesel-Electric Freight Locomotives". asmedigitalcollection.asme.org. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  3. ^ Zamostny, Cody (June 2, 2010). "UP SD59M-2's". railroadfan.com. RailRoadFan.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  4. ^ Collins, David (May 29, 2023). "Union Pacific's SD59MX". railroadfan.com. RailRoadFan.com. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  5. ^ Lustig, David (November 15, 2023). "A unique low-emission locomotive". Trains. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  6. ^ Wong, Harry K. "Athearn Genesis 2.0 EMD SD59M-2/SD59MX". rrmodelcraftsman.com. Railroad Model Craftsman. Retrieved 11 March 2025.

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