Athearn Genesis CP SD70ACU Locomotive 7021
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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION * See-through cab windows * Full cab interior In September of 2014, Norfolk Southern purchased 100 ex-Union * Walkway tread Pacific SD90MAC locomotives from EMD/Progress Rail to assis t * Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance in the high volume traffic that NS was experiencing.A s AC traction * Windshield wipers was being more accepted by the railroad, which previously had * Lift rings relied solely on DC power, the 90MACs fit the new direction o f * Wire grab irons motive power for the railroad. * Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes * Sander lines Starting in 2016, NS began the SD70ACU capital rebuild program * McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible * Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined using the SD90MAC units as cores.A ll major components were flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain either overhauled or replaced, including an overhaul of the * All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation 710G3C prime mover. Most notable in the rebuild is that from * All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow the electrical cabinet forward, all new components were used , * Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track including a new ACe style isolated cab with AAR-style control * LED lighting for realistic appearance stand. The new electrical cabinet contains Mitsubishi electronics, * Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power replacing the 90MAC's original Siemens equipment. * Packaging securely holds model for safe storage Later, starting in 2018, Canadian Pacific announced a plan to acquire 30 SD70ACU units from EMD/Progress Rail using their laid up fleet of SD90MAC locomotives as core units.T hat number was later increased from 30 to 60.T hey also acquired 2 ex-Union Pacific units, in 2019. In September of 2019, CP unveiled two Heritage painted locomotives in the Tuscan and Grey paint schemes; one unit, 7010, using the Canadian Pacific script lettering and the othe r unit, 7015, utilizing the Roman font. CP has painted 10 units in this scheme, 5 with the script style lettering and 5 with the Roman style lettering. In November of 2019, CP painted 5 SD70ACU's into 5 separate military inspired paint schemes. These units commemorate the Army, Navy, Air Force and a special tribute locomotive for D-Day wearing camo and the Allied invasion stripes used on June 6, 1944. All Canadian Pacific units have been completed in 2020 and can been found plying the rails of Canada and the US, with a few having even reached Mexico! w/o Sound $249.98 With Sound $339.98 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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