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WalthersMainline EMD SD70 (910-21029) | Norfolk Southern #2513 | DCC | ESU LokSound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]

WalthersMainline EMD SD70 (910-21029) | Norfolk Southern #2513 | DCC | ESU LokSound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]

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Product Description

Bring big power to your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline SD70M! Introduced in 1992 and built through 2004, this later "modified" (as noted by the "M" in the model designation) version of the EMD SD70, was equipped with a wide nose and North American Safety Cab.

Norfolk Southern and the SD70

Norfolk Southern was formed in 1982 through the merger of the Norfolk & Western and Southern Railway, creating one of the largest freight railroads in the eastern United States. Known for its black locomotives featuring the iconic white horse logo, Norfolk Southern operates an extensive rail network serving major ports, industrial centers, and manufacturing regions across the country. The railroad handles a diverse mix of freight including intermodal traffic, automobiles, agricultural products, chemicals, and general merchandise.

Coal has long been one of Norfolk Southern’s most important commodities. The railroad is famous for hauling massive coal trains from the Appalachian coal fields of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania to power plants, steel mills, and export terminals. Heavy coal drags winding through mountain territory became one of the defining images of Norfolk Southern operations and remain extremely popular among railfans and model railroaders.

The EMD SD70 series became an important part of Norfolk Southern’s modern locomotive fleet during the 1990s and 2000s. Designed for heavy mainline freight service, SD70 locomotives provided the horsepower and reliability needed for demanding intermodal, manifest, and coal train operations. Norfolk Southern operated several versions of the SD70, including SD70M and SD70ACe locomotives, which became common sights leading long freight trains across the railroad’s vast system. Their combination of modern performance and heavy-haul capability made them especially valuable in coal service throughout the eastern United States.

Features

  • One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
  • Correct North American Safety Cab per prototype
  • Flush radiators per early production units
  • Correct HTCR-1a or HTCR-1b trucks per prototype
  • Brass Nathan K5 air horn
  • Treadplate detail on walkways
  • Minimum radius 18" (22" or larger recommended)
  • Fully assembled
  • LED Lighting includes:
    • High or low headlight per prototype
    • Improved, working front ditch lights
    • Constant and directional lights
  • Available with ESU Sound & DCC for DCC or DC powered layouts with:
    • Four air horns changeable by CVs:
    • K5LAR24
    • P5R24
    • K3LA2
    • K3L
  • 2 Bells changeable by CVs:
    • Graham E-bell
    • Steel Bell
  • 21-Pin DCC plug
  • Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
    • 5-pole skew-wound motor
    • 14:1 gear ratio
    • Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
    • All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
    • Dual machined brass flywheels
    • Heavy die cast metal chassis
  • Cab interior
  • 5000-gallon fuel tank w/road specific details
  • Standard bell on conductor's side
  • Molded drill starter points for grab irons - easily added with SD70-Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-261, sold separately)
  • Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
  • Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers

PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.

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