Canadian Pacific 5020 at Chesterton, Indiana.
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EMD SD30C-ECO DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
The EMD SD30C-ECO is a 3,000-horsepower (2,200 kW) C-C diesel-electric locomotive built by EMD. Although similar to the EMD SD32ECO, the SD30C-ECO follows the Canadian Pacific Railway's request for crashworthiness and EPA emission standards with the "C" in the designation denoting crashworthiness of the cab, frame, and fuel tank. CP Rail requested relaxed emission standards (Tier 0+ instead of Tier 2) to cut costs.
Cores for the locomotives come from CP's fleet of EMD SD40-2s. The frames, trucks, and internal components are reused while a new (standard) cab, designed and constructed by EMD, and a fuel tank is built new for each unit. With the increased emissions requirements, the locomotives feature flared radiators similar to those on the EMD SD45 to house additional cooling equipment. The locomotives have a snoot nose to house additional electronics, and all lighting with the exception of the headlights and ditch lights are LED.
Owners
A total of 50 SD30C-ECOs have been built for Canadian Pacific in 2 orders. The first order was for 20 locomotives numbered 5000-5019 and the second order was for an additional 30 locomotives numbered 5020-5049.
A similar rebuild, classed as SD40E3 was carried out by CSX in early 2017. 13 units were produced, numbered 1700-1712.
Overview
Type and origin
Power type: Diesel-electric
Builder: Electro-Motive Diesel
Model: SD30C-ECO, SD40E3 (CSX)
Build date: 2013-2017
Total produced: 63
Specifications
Configuration:
• AAR C–C
• UIC Co′Co′
Gauge: 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover: EMD 12-710G3
Engine type: V12 diesel engine
Aspiration: turbocharged
Displacement: 710 cubic inches (11.6 liters) per cylinder
Cylinders: 12
Performance figures
Power output: 3,000 hp (2,240 kW)
Career
Numbers: 5000–5049 (CP), 1700-1712 (CSX)
Locale: North America
Current owner: Canadian Pacific Railway, CSX Transportation
