Athearn Genesis CN SD70ACe Locomotive 8102
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Small GPS antenna dome In order to meet stricter diesel locomotive emissions stand- * Inverter box with original X-panels, X-panels with retrofitted lou- ards imposed by EPA Tier II regulations, EMD modified the vers, factory louvers, late EMD large intake or retrofit large intake SD70MAC to create the SD70ACe and SD70M-2. Each model * See-through radiator fans is powered by a 16-cylinder, 4300-horsepower diesel engine. * Etched dynamic brake grille and screen with appropriate grid On the SD70M-2, the prime mover drives an alternator and pro- detail underneath duces AC current that is rectified to DC current, which powers * Dynamic brake louver variations per prototype the traction motors. On the SD70ACe, the DC current is then * Standard grille or Canadian-style "louver" dynamic brake intakes "chopped" back into AC to power the traction motors. * Chicago Blower brand air blower visible behind the see-through grilles at the rear of the locomotive Much of the external design is based on the SD90 series loco- * Early or late hand brake housing and wheel motives. Similar features include the full height nose door and * Early or Late Sander Brackets rectangular windshields, the large flared radiators with * Factory installed wire grab irons two fans, and the positioning of the dynamic brake Models * Different jacking pads equipment at the rear of the long hood. In comes with * Plumbing alongside the frame appropriate to the specific railroad addition, the inverters were moved from swapable decorated and purchase order inside the long hood to a box on alternate roof with PTC * Fuel tanks with single or dual fuel fillers the walkway behind the fire- antenna array. * New version HTCR or HTSC trucks man's side of the cab. Undecorated sample * Non-sound QuickPlug(TM) equipped with NMRA 8-pin and 9-pin ATHG68899 shown DCC plugs w/o Sound $199.98 With Sound $299.98 SRP SRP These items are subject to Horizon's MAP policy Visit Your Local Retailer | Visit www.athearn.com | Call 1.800.338.4639
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