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Dec 8, 2021 - HO Scale
Aurora Miniatures - HO Scale - SD60F Draper Taper - Order Reminder!
Dear HO Scale Customers;
A video of the SD60F test sample is available on our Youtube channel, feel free to watch and share:
- New Photos! -
Aurora minitures released new photos of the SD60F Draper Taper!
Note: Before feasting your eyes on these gorgeous photos, Truck sideframes are untreated/unpainted, production models will be painted. End handrails are hand-painted, production models will have finer thickness. Windshield glass is unpolished, production models will have clear glass.
Many of our customers were asking
"What's the difference between the Stripes As Delivered and the Stripes In Service versions?"
"If I want the latest version, I would need to order the one that says Stripes in service version?"
"This manufacturer, is new to North America, what did they produce before? How would they compare to other manufacturers?"
Here's the answers you're looking for!
The SD60Fs were not applied with any dot striping as far as we are aware. The locomotives received reflective yellow stripes across the front/rear steps and side ladder in the early 90s, in addition to markings for the fire extinguisher. This is reflected on the ‘In Service’ paint scheme variant.
If you are modelling early 90s and beyond, select the ‘In Service’ version. If you are modelling 1989-early 90s, select the ‘As Delivered’ version. You can always take the ‘As Delivered’ version and add your own stripes to bring it ‘up to date’.
To make this a little easier to notice, we've added blue arrows to show you where the Yellow Stripes and Fire Extinguisher markings are on the In Service, and As Delivered Versions.
Aurora Miniatures have done HO locomotives before, but none of which were for US and Canadian modellers. We were given permission to share a bottom detail shot of their previous locomotive project - a Chinese switcher. Have a look at the level of detail! The SD60F’s detailing will be at around the same level as the foreign locomotive model.
Aurora Miniatures - Chinese Switcher Example
See? We Told you! Look below to see the prototype's details! WOW!
We know our customers will really go nuts for this new locomotive about to hit the market!
Aurora Miniatures is proud to offer the GMD SD60F ‘Draper Taper’ as its first North American HO Scale locomotive mode. This model has never been previously produced in ready to run plastic. Expectations from hobbyists are high and we have spent the last several years conducting detailed research in order to create the best scale model trains we possibly can.
Our HO Scale GMD SD60F is designed from the ground up and manufactured with the most cutting-edge technology available today. It comes completely assembled, ready to run, with optional DCC and sound functionality.
Prototype information:
The SD60Fs were built by General Motors Diesel (GMD) in London, Ontario, Canada between 1985 and 1989. It is a unique Canadian variant of the popular EMD SD60 series 6-axle diesel-electric freight locomotives, featuring a full width cowl body and cab, with a tapered section immediately behind the cab for improved rear visibility.
A total of 64 ‘Draper Taper’ units were built, all for the Canadian National Railway. They saw extensive mainline freight service on the CN network across Canada and in the United States. All units were retired by CN in 2017 and several units are still being used by second-hand owners today.
Model Features:
- Iconic Canadian modern mainline power, being offered for the first time in HO ready-to-run plastic!
- Canadian National Class GF-638b, CN 5504-5563
- Accurately designed from various prototype drawings, photos and other resources
- Variations in details and painting to reflect early and late production units of the prototype locomotive - Precision painting and lettering
Canadian National (Stripes As Delivered)
- Multiple road numbers offered
- Highly detailed, injection-moulded ABS shell
- Incredibly large array of separately applied details: windshield wipers, grab irons, handrails, steps and
Canadian National (Stripes In Service Version)
ladders, lift rings, bell, horn, winterization hatch and screen, radiator screens, mirrors, sunshades, plow, MU hoses, train line hose, coupler cut lever, sanding lines, handbrake chain, fuel tank and un derbody cables and piping
- Meticulously designed GMD/Dofasco HT-C trucks with traction motor detail and contour, separately applied brake details and rotating roller-bearing end caps
Canadian National (North America Map)
- Premium lighting functions*: headlights, ditch lights, number boards, tri-colour class lights, step lights, ground lights, walkway lights locomotive control desk
- ‘Stay Alive’ capacitors installed to prevent operation interruptions caused by dirty track - 5-pole, skew wound motor with dual flywheels
- All-wheel power pickup and all-axle drive through a worms-and-gears system
- Heavy die-cast, zinc alloy chassis
- Operating radiator fans, driven by auxiliary motor through a double worm gear system for realistic speed.
Canadian National (Website url www.cn.ca)
- Optional smoke unit offered – to be installed by interested hobbyists
- AuroraJanney scale head replica couplers installed – compatible with Kadee and other popular brands - NMRA RP-25 wheel contour with Code 110 tread width
- Minimum turn radius: 18” (recommended 22”)
- Available with or without DCC & Sound**
- DCC & Sound models feature ESU LokSound 5 decoder installed with accurate GMD 16-710G3A
prime mover and realistic horn, bell and other sounds
- All units have dual ‘Sugar Cube’ type speakers with enclosures for maximum sound fidelity
*lighting functionality is limited on DC models or DCC models operating on DC track power **sound functionality is limited on DCC models operating on DC track power
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Order Due Date: December 13, 2021
Anticipated Delivery Date: July 2022
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