Athearn Genesis SD70M-2 Locomotive 100
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * Etched dynamic brake grille and screen with appropriate grid In order to meet stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards detail underneath imposed by EPA Tier II regulations, EMD modified the SD- * Dynamic brake louver variations per prototype 70MAC to create the SD70ACe and SD70M-2. Each model is * Chicago Blower brand air blower visible behind the see-through powered by a 16-cylinder, 4300-horsepower diesel engine. On grilles at the rear of the locomotive the SD70M-2, the prime mover drives an alternator and pro- * Early or late hand brake housing and wheel duces AC current that is rectified to DC current, which powers * Early or Late Sander Brackets the traction motors. On the SD70ACe, the DC current is then * Factory installed wire grab irons "chopped" back into AC to power the traction motors. * Jacking pads per prototype * Plumbing alongside the frame appropriate to the specific railroad Much of the external design is based on the SD90 series and purchase order locomotives. Similar features include the full height nose door * Fuel tanks with single or dual fuel fillers and rectangular windshields, the large flared radiators with two * HTCR or HTSC trucks per prototype fans, and the positioning of the dynamic brake equipment at * Non-sound QuickPlug(TM) equipped with NMRA 8-pin and 9-pin the rear of the long hood. In addition, the inverters were moved DCC plugs from inside the long hood to a box on the walkway behind the * McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers fireman's side of the cab. * Minimum radius: 18" * Recommended radius: 22" w/o Sound $209.98 With Sound $309.98 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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Initial Source: 01_GEN_SD70ACe_062317.pdf