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TS2015 NS Heritage SD70ACe Physics Mod Pack

These are the updated parameters I've factored into the physics mods for each locomotive model:


  1. EMD SD70M-2 (EMD 16-710G3C-T2; 4500 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 163,000 lbs (725.06 kN) up to 8.486 mph.

    2. Traction horsepower at wheel is 4,050 hp (3,022.389 kW)

    3. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 86,850 lbs (386.328 kN) from 22.4 mph to 9 mph; extended range sawtooth function between those speeds; linear fade from max brake effort @ 9 mph to 0 lbs @ 3 mph.

    4. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 4,556 hp (3,400 kW).

    5. Increased weight of 177 metric tons (390,214.2 lbs).

    6. Maximum speed of 75 mph.

    7. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 187 gallons per hour.

  2. GE ES44DC (GE GEVO-12; 4700 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 142,000 lbs (631.64 kN).

    2. Continuous tractive effort of 105,680 lbs (470.08 kN) @ 12.9 mph.

    3. Traction horsepower at wheel is 4,390 hp (3,276.12 kW)

    4. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 74,675 lbs (332.171 kN) @ 26.2 mph to 9 mph; extended range sawtooth function between those speeds; linear fade from max brake effort @ 9 mph to 0 lbs @ 3.5 mph.

    5. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 5,212.6 hp (3,890 kW).

    6. Increased weight of 190.509 metric tons (420,000 lbs).

    7. Maximum speed of 75 mph.

    8. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 210 gallons per hour.

  3. EMD SD70MAC (EMD 16-710G3B; 4000 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 175,500 lbs (780.663 kN) up to 7.165 mph.

    2. Traction horsepower at wheel is 3,350 hp (2,500 kW)

    3. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 81,000 lbs (360.3 kN) from 23.845 mph to 3 mph; linear fade from that speed to 0 lbs @ 1 mph.

    4. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 5,145.6 hp (3,840 kW).

    5. Increased weight of 188.3 metric tons (415,126.18 lbs).

    6. Maximum speed of 70 mph.

    7. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 191 gallons per hour.

  4. EMD SD70ACe (EMD 16-710G3C-T2; 4500 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 189,000 lbs (840.714 kN) up to 7.646 mph.

    2. Traction horsepower at wheel is 4,185 hp (3,123.134 kW)

    3. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 105,000 lbs (467.063 kN) from 18.395 mph to 3 mph; linear fade from that speed to 0 lbs @ 1 mph.

    4. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 5,145.6 hp (3,840 kW).

    5. Increased weight of 191 metric tons (421,078.6 lbs).

    6. Maximum speed of 75 mph.

    7. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 187 gallons per hour.

  5. GE ES44AC Standard Adhesion (GE GEVO-12; 4700 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 180,000 lbs (800.68 kN) up to 8.2714 mph.

    2. Traction horsepower at wheel is 4,390 hp (3,276.12 kW)

    3. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 117,000 lbs (520.442 kN) from 16.51 mph to 3 mph; linear fade from that speed to 0 lbs @ 1 mph.

    4. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 5,145.6 hp (3,840 kW).

    5. Increased weight of 188.7 metric tons (416,008.02 lbs).

    6. Maximum speed of 75 mph.

    7. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 210 gallons per hour.

  6. GE ES44AC High Adhesion (GE GEVO-12; 4700 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 198,000 lbs (880.8 kN) up to 7.519 mph.

    2. Traction horsepower at wheel is 4,390 hp (3,276.12 kW)

    3. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 117,000 lbs (520.442 kN) from 16.51 mph to 3 mph; linear fade from that speed to 0 lbs @ 1 mph.

    4. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 5,145.6 hp (3,840 kW).

    5. Increased weight of 195.954 metric tons (432,000.1884 lbs).

    6. Maximum speed of 75 mph.

    7. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 210 gallons per hour.

  7. GE ES44C4 (GE GEVO-12; 4700 GHP)

    1. Starting tractive effort of 144,000 lbs (640.544 kN) up to 11.44 mph.

    2. Traction horsepower at wheel is 4,390 hp (3,276.12 kW)

    3. Max Dynamic Brake effort of 78,000 lbs (346.962 kN) from 25.085 mph to 3 mph; linear fade from that speed to 0 lbs @ 1 mph.

    4. Dynamic Brake horsepower at wheel is 5,212.6 hp (3,890 kW).

    5. Set weight @ 126 metric tons (277,779.6 lbs).

    6. Maximum speed of 75 mph.

    7. Fuel consumption @ notch 8 is 210 gallons per hour.


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