Norfolk Southern - Heritage

In 2012, Norfolk Southern unveiled a group of 20 locomotives painted to honor their predecessor roads. In the late 2010s, the units had their roof configurations modified to accept Positive Train Control antennas. Both roof styles are included.

 

NS FEATURES:

• Swapable alternate roof with leader PTC antenna array (Also available separately [ATHG68899])

• High-mounted headlight

• Front and rear illuminated ditch lights

• Isolated cab

• Late handrails

 

 

Southern Pacific

As most railroad historians and enthusiasts know, the Southern Pacific Transportation Company was taken over by Union Pacific in 1996, and almost all of the former SP red-and-scarlet locomotives have now been repainted for their new owner. But what if the SP had endured and survived through the tumultuous 1990s? What locomotive purchases would they have made?

Due to numerous customer requests, we’re proud to offer our take on what a mid-2000s Southern Pacific order might have looked like. Enjoy running these units on your model railroad, recreating in miniature “what might have been!”

 

SP FEATURES:

• Early production details; non-isolated cabs, high headlights, as-built inverter cabinets

• Octagonal antenna domes

• Paint scheme based on SD70M

 

 

PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

In order to meet stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by EPA Tier II regulations, EMD modified the SD70MAC to create the SD70Ace and SD70M-2. Each model is powered by a 16-cylinder, 4300-horsepower diesel engine. On the SD70M-2, the prime mover drives an alternator and produces AC current that is rectified to DC current, which powers the traction motors. On the SD70ACe, the DC current is then “chopped” back into AC to power the traction motors.

Much of the external design is based on the SD90 series locomotives. Similar features include the full height nose door and rectangular windshields, the large flared radiators with two fans, and the positioning of the dynamic brake equipment at the rear of the long hood. In addition, the inverters were moved from inside the long hood to a box on the walkway behind the fireman’s side of the cab.

 

GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Coupler cut levers

• Trainline hose

• Full cab interior

• Windshield wipers

• MU hoses

• See-through cab windows

• Walkway tread

• Wire grab irons

• DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector

• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance

• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks

• Body-mounted McHenry operating scale knuckle couplers

• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation

• Eight-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation

• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

• LED Lighting for trouble free operation

• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more

• Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes

• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run

• Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage

 

SD70ACe SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Flexible rubber trainline hose

• Etched see-through steps

• Lit Number Boards & Truck Lights

• Flexible rubber MU hoses

• Lift rings

• Sander lines

• Minimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”

 

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound

• Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality

• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC

• Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode

• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC

• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode

• Precision slow speed control

• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights

• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes

• CV chart included in the box

 

LEGENDARY LIVERIES

What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”

 

 

Order Due Date: July 28, 2023

Anticipated Delivery Date: December 2024

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