Prototype Era: 2004-2006
• Built in 2004, three SD70M-2 demonstration units were tested on various railroads
(including Norfolk Southern, CSX and Florida East Coast) in the mid-2000s

The SOUND
• Tsunami sound units from SoundTraxx are compatible with both DCC and DC operations.
• NMRA 8 pin and 9 pin DCC plugs.
• Program an M/U lashup with lead unit only horn, bell and lights.
• Full DCC functions when in DCC mode.
The LOCOMOTIVE
• Early and late (isolated) cabs
• GPS dome and antennas as per the prototype
• Nose or cab mounted headlights
• Full cab interior including in cab video camera
• New version HTCR or HTSC trucks
• Correctly sized operating ditch lights
• Metal grab irons
• MU hoses, coupler lift bars, train line air hoses
• Dynamic brake louver variations as per the prototypes
• Two styles of anticlimbers
• Brass horn • Safety tread on walkways
• Fuel tanks with single or dual fuel fillers • Etched see through grills
• Fan details • Early or late handbrake housing and wheel
• McHenry® Scale Knuckle Spring Couplers
• Machined nickel-plated and blackened RP25 wheels
• Inverter box with original X-panels, X-panels with cut in louvers, or factory louvers
• Regular grills or Canadian National style louvers on the dynamic brake intake with the blower detail inside.
• Separately applied fuel tank, truck, and frame details including sander lines and Prime or Salem air filters