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WalthersMainline EMD SD70 (910-21023) | Conrail #2572 | DCC | ESU LokSound | HO Scale [PRE-ORDER]

WalthersMainline EMD SD70 (910-21023) | Conrail #2572 | 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.

Conrail and the SD70

Conrail, officially the Consolidated Rail Corporation, was created in 1976 to rescue several bankrupt Northeastern railroads and restore reliable freight rail service across the region. Known for its bright blue locomotives and famous white “can opener” logo, Conrail became one of the most successful railroads of the 1980s and 1990s, modernizing rail operations throughout the Northeast and Midwest. The railroad handled a wide variety of traffic including intermodal, automotive, general merchandise, and heavy coal service from the Appalachian coal fields.

Coal transportation played a major role in Conrail’s operations, with long unit coal trains moving coal from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio to power plants, steel mills, and export terminals across the eastern United States. Heavy coal drags became one of the railroad’s signature operations and remain a favorite subject for railfans and modelers.

The EMD SD70 series represented Conrail’s move into a new generation of high-horsepower freight locomotives during the 1990s. Built for demanding mainline service, SD70 locomotives offered improved reliability, modern electronics, and increased pulling power for heavy freight assignments. Conrail SD70s were commonly seen leading intermodal trains, manifest freights, and coal service during the railroad’s final years before being split between CSX and Norfolk Southern in 1999. Today, former Conrail SD70 locomotives continue operating across North America under their successor railroads, helping preserve the legacy of Conrail’s modern era.

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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