Athearn Genesis - HO Scale - EMD SD70ACe Diesel Locomotive - DCC Ready - Progress Rail (EMDX) #2121 - Black/White with White Lettering (Era: 2020s+) (SKU 141-75561)
Available On: December 1, 2024
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:
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SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
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Progress Rail
Due to surplus production line capacity, Progress Rail outshopped several locomotives in the early 2020s (some sources indicate that these units were to be part of a Norfolk Southern order). The two units on offer here are known as “Tier 4 Credit SD70ACes”, and are produced using “banked” credits that are obtained from the production of tier 4 emissions-compliant units.
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