The fact that these are still running should be proof that these are still capable machines today. It's also noteworthy that units 4884 and 4014 (now 4479) were responsible for pulling Big Boy to Cheyenne.
SD70M's are powerful and reliable as can be until you get one or a duo trying to do switching or moving a consist on their own.Due to the fact that their traction motors are DC,they don't have as much traction effort as more modern or rebuilt locomotives that have AC traction motors.You get any of these trying to move a heavy or long manifest without something else,they will struggle until they get enough motion.
Nice SD70Ms are my favorite Freight Locomotive on the UP . When I Rode the 2017 Home plate Express to Downtown Omaha Our helper was a Pair of SD70Ms While the Helper Behind UP#844 Was a Gevo T4
Just wanted to give you a heads up, there’s a bridge north of Council Bluffs that sank a few inches into the ground. As a result, traffic that normally goes north out of Council Bluffs to Missouri Valley now has to go west through Omaha to Fremont right now, so you’ll probably see an increase in traffic on the Omaha Sub. It’ll go back to normal when it’s fixed
Great video👍🏼. Been trying to figure out what model has the semi flared radiator that goes all the way to the end of the long hood, now my questions been answered, thanks for posting
the SD70m is my favorite engine on the up roaster.
The fact that these are still running should be proof that these are still capable machines today. It's also noteworthy that units 4884 and 4014 (now 4479) were responsible for pulling Big Boy to Cheyenne.
SD70M's are powerful and reliable as can be until you get one or a duo trying to do switching or moving a consist on their own.Due to the fact that their traction motors are DC,they don't have as much traction effort as more modern or rebuilt locomotives that have AC traction motors.You get any of these trying to move a heavy or long manifest without something else,they will struggle until they get enough motion.
Tables have turned, D9s are making a comeback, and less than 200 SD70Ms are still in use
That's insane. Over 1,000 now less than 200. 😢
Nice SD70Ms are my favorite Freight Locomotive on the UP . When I Rode the 2017 Home plate Express to Downtown Omaha Our helper was a Pair of SD70Ms While the Helper Behind UP#844 Was a Gevo T4
Thanks so much and yes that is a cool experience they are cool locos
@@unionpacificomaha Agreed
They are very cool, my favorite is the SD70AH T4
@@trainqueen I Like those as well I Only seen a few though
Awesome video! Really has lots of interesting information of the SD70Ms! Hope to see more of these!
Thanks Steven and yes I will keep these series up for a long time as long as I have locos to cover
I love your intro it makes me go crazy
Just wanted to give you a heads up, there’s a bridge north of Council Bluffs that sank a few inches into the ground. As a result, traffic that normally goes north out of Council Bluffs to Missouri Valley now has to go west through Omaha to Fremont right now, so you’ll probably see an increase in traffic on the Omaha Sub. It’ll go back to normal when it’s fixed
Thank you so much!I will be out in valley all week and plan to go railfanning a lot thank you for the notice
UnionPacific Omaha they got it fixed, so now it’s back to normal
Beautiful video!!! Greetings 🚂🔝📽️👍👋
Thanks so much
Nice video
I like the EMD SD70M.
Lennon Newman cool
Nice video!
Thank you!!!!!
Nice and congrats on 800 subs!
Thanks so much I appreciate it
Great video👍🏼. Been trying to figure out what model has the semi flared radiator that goes all the way to the end of the long hood, now my questions been answered, thanks for posting
Thank you!!!
Nice
Buen video like 6
Thanks so much
I think Ottomatic already made engines of UP
That’s ok