NS's SD70ACC and AC44C6CF Program

[TheTeenageFoamer]

I've just heard NS is rebuilding Spartan cab SD70s into SD70ACCs, and the Dash 9 into AC44C6CFs, both being converted from DC to AC.

[ET44C4]

Would you happen to know where these locomotives will be rebuilt and how many?

[TheTeenageFoamer]

From what I have heard, the SD70s are getting stripped down in Mayfield, KY, then getting rebuilt in Muncie, IN. I believe all of them.

The dash 9s I believe will be Roanoke, VA. I'm not sure how many of these will be converted, perhaps all as well.

[ErikGorbiHamilton]

Intriguing... I know most AC44C rebuilds have 4 or 6M but this is the first time I have ever seen the designation of "CF". What could this mean?

[ET44C4]

Alright, thank you for the information.

[buzz456]

Did you hear that from a filling in a tooth or was it from somewhere?

[NStrains]

Correct, the standard cab SD70s are being rebuilt into SD70ACCs. These will basically be SD70MACs with SD70ACe style cabs. All of the standard cab Dash 9s are being rebuilt as AC44C6Ms. A good portion of the D9-44CWs will also be built as AC44C6Ms, but they are also testing out two AC44C6CFs. According to a post by NSDash9 on their facebook page, "The AC44C6M's are built to GE specs using GE components. The AC44C6CF is a CAF USA design that will use CAF USA and other aftermarket parts."

If anyone is a NS nut like I am, check this site out for NS locomotive info. http://www.nsdash9.com/roster.html