Union Pacific EMD SD9043MAC

[OpenRailer90]

Wow! This is probably the first time I want a coming soon DTG locomotive. I'll be expecting old SD70ACe sounds, but I can probably make new sounds for it.

Pretty sure it'll have the SD80MAC sounds but with the K3LA of the SH SD70M. Looks pretty cool, should be fun to mod and upgrade to even have an H-engine mod

[AlcoFan]

How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD90MAC

I’m not really sure what you’re trying to imply, but the SD9043MAC and SD90MAC are two different locomotives.

[buzz456]

EMD SD90MAC
1. Wide cab EMD style - the shown model is a SD90MAC-H - the SD90MAC-H II have a different cab (like the SD70M-2 and SD70ACe).
2. Roof detail - different on EMD SD9043MAC.
3. Large cooling air intakes.
4. Modern 3 axle trucks.
5. The characteristic rounded EMD fuel tanks.

In the high power race in the 1990's, both EMD and GE introduced 6000 horsepower diesel locomotives and the SD90MAC was EMDs version of a 6000 horsepower locomotive, introduced in 1996. The SD90MAC have a 16 cylinder H-engine.

Union Pacific was the only railroad to buy a larger number of these locomotives. But the H-engine was not reliable and the use of 6000 horsepower locomotives didn't have the same flexibility as less powerfull engines (a locomotive failure on a train hauled by 2 6000 horsepower locomotives will have higher impact than a failure if the train was hauled by 3 4000 horsepower locomotives).

Today, all Union Pacifics SD90MAC are either scrapped or sold to leasing companies. The SD90MAC is a relatively rare locomotive today.
EMD SD90MAC
EMD SD9043MAC
1. Wide cab EMD style.
2. Roof detail - different from the EMD SD90MAC.
3. Large cooling air intakes.
4. Modern 3 axle trucks.
5. The characteristic rounded EMD fuel tanks.

EMD SD9043MAC is basically a SD90MAC-H with EMD's 710 engine with "only" 4300 horsepower. Because of problems with the H-engine used in the SD90MAC, the first locomotives was delivered with the older and reliable 710-engine, and named 9043. The SD9043MAC locomotives is designed so that they later could be re-engined with the H-engine. But time has shown that the SD90MAC was not to successful, and none or very few SD9043MAC have been upgraded with the H-engine.

The more reliable 710-engine, and the higher flexibility in less powerful locomotives, have made the SD9043MAC relatively successful with more than 400 units built, most of the in service at Union Pacific, especially for hauling coal trains, but also Canadian Pacific and CEFX has the SD9043MAC in larger numbers.
EMD SD9043MAC

emd-sd90mac.jpg

emd-sd9043mac.jpg

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

And how does the model compare to the real locomotives in those details mentioned?

[eyein12]

Model looks good. I have no complaints about another version out there the sd80 was out before mine anyway. My sd80 and 90 pack was probably the best selling pack I ever had afterall, I think almost everyone with a wallet and TSXX has it at this point. You want to compare to searchlight? well the sounds mine uses is Anthony's so theres no comparison, mine has a his stamp on it. Hard to beat the sound packs he has. BTw if Mr. Anthony has some sounds for a certain EMD TIER 4 ID love to do a collaboration again. Wink wink

Ian

[ElphabaWS]

And how does the model compare to the real locomotives in those details mentioned?

Since at least 10 screenshots of the model from various angles have been published, it would seem you could answer that question for yourself.

But to answer your question, the model:

- Has the correct nose/cab configuration
- Has the correct roof contour and exhaust for a 9043 versus SD90
- Has EMD's HTC-R trucks
- Has the appropriate flared radiators
- Has full height sand box on the rear
- Wears UP's "We Will Deliver" livery which the units wore when new.

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

And how does the model compare to the real locomotives in those details mentioned?

Since numerous screenshots of the model have been published, it would seem you could answer that question for yourself.

Where are those screenshots, please?

[ElphabaWS]

And how does the model compare to the real locomotives in those details mentioned?

Since numerous screenshots of the model have been published, it would seem you could answer that question for yourself.

Where are those screenshots, please?

The screenshots can be accessed by the very first post in this thread.

[OpenRailer90]

Now out on Steam, disappointment disclaimers apply https://store.steampowered.com/app/1109 ... oco_AddOn/

[raptorengineer]

so i just pick this up and it nice. the couplers are not stretch like in photo. you get in quick drive one with 96 hoppers and 3 light engines profile. but what i found cool is the radiator fan animation. see when locomotive is not moving is fans spin slow but when i was climbing hill the fans got faster. i fine that really neat. the windows open headlight switch works manual not in simple mode meaning you press H the lights don't turn on. there step lights and number board lights witch all in train will turn on.

[TFOLRailfan]

Anyone want to check out the my review/showcase just to see how it looks like: https://youtu.be/M0hFCrjIPa0 I also compared the cab to the SD70MAC.

[OpenRailer90]

FanRailer SD9043MAC Physics Mod, to be updated later http://www.mediafire.com/file/i702xxons ... Xhgc7sxVxA

[TFOLRailfan]

I created two more variants of the SD9043MAC. Yes the wing is a child object.

[Brickrail782]

I created two more variants of the SD9043MAC. Yes the wing is a child object.

Looks great!

[TFOLRailfan]

I created two more variants of the SD9043MAC. Yes the wing is a child object.

Looks great!

Thank You!