Buy Train Simulator Classic Train Simulator: Norfolk Southern SD70ACU PC key

Train Simulator Classic: Norfolk Southern SD70ACU adds the six-axle Norfolk Southern SD70ACU diesel locomotive to Train Simulator Classic. You can use it to haul heavy freight in the locomotive’s “Thoroughbred” livery, with an authentic cab, AAR-style controls, realistic performance and air braking functions.

The SD70ACU

Norfolk Southern began acquiring SD90-series locomotives in 2016 and remanufacturing them at its Altoona Shops as SD70ACUs. The rebuilt locomotives use EMD 16-cylinder 710G3C power plants rated between 4,300 and 4,500 horsepower, SD70ACe-style cabs, AAR-style control stands and Mitsubishi electronics. They can operate as distributed power units, and some are equipped with Helperlink equipment.

Norfolk Southern added 110 SD70ACUs, numbered 7229–7339, to its roster between 2016 and 2019. They serve across much of the Norfolk Southern system, including as helpers on Horseshoe Curve. More than 40 remain in Norfolk Southern main line service, and the SD70ACU type also serves Canadian Pacific.

The locomotive’s history begins with Electro-Motive’s SD90MAC series, built from 1995 to 2000. The series included 410 locomotives powered by 4,300-horsepower 710-series engines and 68 powered by 6,000-horsepower 265H engines. The 265H version experienced teething problems, and Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific and leasing company CIT were the original buyers.

Career scenarios

The add-on includes three career scenarios on the Norfolk Southern Coal District route, which is available separately:

• Pennsylvania Coalfields
• A care challenge
• Another one leaving

The locomotive is also compatible with Quick Drive.