Athearn Genesis SD70-Series Locomotive 4683
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
EMD
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Contemporary (2005 - Present)
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Deregulation (1980 - 1995)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
2010s
2000s
1990s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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Volume or weight capacity markings as labeled on the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. CUFT 3000).
Allowed types:
• CUFT (Cubic Feet)
• CAPY (Nominal Capacity)
• LDLMT (Load Limit)
• LTWT (Light Weight)
• GRL (Gross Rail Load)
• MAX WGT (Max Cargo Weight)
• GAL (Gallons)
• US GAL (US Gallons)
• IMP GAL (Imperial Gallons)
• LITERS (Liters)
• KG (Kilograms)
• SHELL (Shell Capacity)
• DOME (Dome Capacity)
• WATER CAPY (Water Capacity)
• ICE CAPY (Ice Bunker Capacity)
• BKR CAPY (Bunker Capacity)
• LEVEL (Level Full Capacity)
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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
SD70M, CSX #4683 ATHG71115 ATH71215 * Ex-EMDX SD70M, CSX #4698 ATHG71116 ATH71216 * Round EMD style front ditch lights * Nathan P-3 horn * Road number specific art/details * Expert approved correct CSX colors and artwork * Early EMD trucks with hidden bearings After their lease period ended, CSX purchased the ex-EMD SD70M lease fleet including the three demonstrators. After being added to the roster, these units were seen mostly operating between GA and FL. A few were repainted into CSX's "YN2" scheme, two of which were are offering in this run. ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES: * #4683 Ex-EMDX #7008, large front EMD plow, blue cab roof * #4698 Ex-EMDX 7023, removed front plow, white cab roof
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 02_GENHO_SD70M_022423.pdf