BURLINGTON NORTHERN BNSF EXEC SD70MAC - DC/DCC Ready

Description: ATHEARNREADY-TO_RUNHO Scale SD70Mac DC / DCC Quick Plug ReadyOUT - OF - PRODUCTION Locomotives Lettered for the:BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FEFeaturing the BNSF " EXECUTIVE " Logo and LARGE Lettering EXECUTIVE Paint Scheme The EMD SD70 is a series of diesel-electric locomotives produced by the US company Electro-Motive Diesel in response to the GE Dash 9-44CW. This locomotive family is an extension and improvisation to the EMD SD60 series. Production commenced in late 1992 and since then over 5,700 units have been produced; most of these are the SD70M, SD70MAC, and SD70ACe models. While the majority of the production was ordered for use in North America, various models of the series have been used worldwide. All locomotives of this series are hood units with C-C trucks, except the SD70ACe-P4 and SD70MACH which have a B1-1B wheel configuration, and the SD70ACe-BB, which has a B-B-B-B wheel arrangement. Superseding the HT-C truck, a new bolsterless radial HTCR truck was fitted to all EMD SD70s built 1992–2002; in 2003 the non-radial HTSC truck (basically the HTCR made less costly by removing radial components) was made standard on the SD70ACe and SD70M-2 models; the radial HTCR truck remained available as an option. ModelsSD70 (1992–1994) The EMD SD70 typically has the smaller spartan cab, typical on preceding SD60 models, instead of the larger comfort cab used on later models. Notable differences between the SD70 and SD60 are the radial steering EMD HTCR truck instead of the older HTC truck, and the SD70's overall length of 72 ft 4 in (22.05 m), with the older SD60 being 2 inches shorter. The SD70 also rides higher as its frame is approximately 1⁄2 inch (13 mm) higher than the SD60. This model is equipped with direct current (DC) traction motors, which simplifies the locomotive's electrical system by obviating the need for computer-controlled inverters (as are required for alternating current (AC) power). It is equipped with the 4,000 horsepower (3,000 kW), 16-cylinder EMD 710 prime mover. One hundred and twenty-two examples of this model locomotive were produced for Norfolk Southern (NS), Conrail (CR), Illinois Central (IC) and Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC). Conrail's assets were split between Norfolk Southern and CSX in 1999, and all 24 of Conrail's SD70 units went to NS. Other than the CR paint scheme these units were built to NS specifications and numbered (2557 - 2580) in series with Norfolk Southern's already purchased SD70s. Production of the standard cab at EMD's London, Ontario plant ended in 1994. The 24 Conrail SD70s were assembled from kits at Conrail's Juniata Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where the IC and SPCC SD70s were assembled from kits at Super Steel Schenectady. Most SD70s are still in service with Norfolk Southern and Canadian National (CN), which merged with Illinois Central in 1999. In February 2017, NS began a program to convert its SD70s from DC to AC, which will also have a new wide-nose cab, and several other upgrades. They will be designated as SD70ACC. SD70M (1992–2004) The SD70M has a wide nose and a large comfort cab (officially known as the "North American Safety Cab"), allowing crew members to ride more comfortably inside of the locomotive than the older standard cab designs. There are two versions of this cab on SD70Ms: the Phase 1 cab, which was first introduced on the SD60M, and the Phase 2 cab, which is a boxier design similar to the original three-piece windscreen on the SD60M, which is shared with the Phase 2 SD90MAC, SD89MAC, and SD80ACe. The Phase 2 cab has a two-piece windscreen like the Phase 1 windscreen but the design of the nose is more boxy, with a taller square midsection for more headroom. The SD70M is equipped with D90TR DC traction motors and the 710G3B prime mover. They are capable of generating 109,000 lbf (480 kN) of continuous tractive effort. From mid-2000, the SD70M was produced with SD45-style flared radiators allowing for the larger radiator cores needed for split-cooling. Split-cooling is a feature that separates the coolant circuit for the prime mover and the circuit for the air pumps and turbocharger. There are two versions of this radiator: the older version has two large radiator panels on each side, and the newer version has four square panels on each side. This modification was made in response to the enactment of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Tier 1 environmental regulations. Also the truck was replaced with HTCR-4, instead of HTCR-I on former model. Production of the SD70M ceased in late 2004 as production of the SD70M-2 model began (the EPA's Tier 2 regulations went into effect on 1 January 2005). 1,609 examples of the SD70M model were produced. Purchasers included New York, Susquehanna & Western (NYSW; part of EMDX order no. 946531), Norfolk Southern and Southern Pacific (SP; now part of the Union Pacific Railroad), but the vast majority were purchased by Union Pacific. In 2000, an order of SD70Ms made history when Union Pacific ordered 1000 units of the model (UP 4000 through UP 4999, inclusive, although 4014 was renumbered 4479 to accommodate Big Boy 4014 in 2019[4]). This order was later extended by nearly 500 additional units (UP 3999 and below, UP 5000 and above, except for 3985, which was left vacant for Challenger 3985).SD70MAC (1993–2004) The SD70MAC uses three phase AC traction motors. Production of the model commenced in 1993, competing against the GE Dash 9-44CW. The majority of SD70MAC models were produced with the 4,000 horsepower (3,000 kW) EMD 710 prime mover while later units are rated at 4,300 horsepower (3,200 kW) and feature EMD SD45-style flared radiators. Starting in 1993, the Alaska Railroad ordered SD70MAC s with head-end power to make them suitable for both freight and passenger service; no other railroad ordered this variant. Due to the Alaska Railroad's satisfaction with these locomotives, they specially ordered additional models after EMD had transitioned production to the SD70ACe. The trucks were replaced with HTCR-4, instead of HTCR-I on former model. The unit is highly detailedLOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: Full cab interior - Wire grab irons - Coupler cut levers - See-through cab windows - Flexible rubber trainline hose - Flexible rubber MU hoses - Windshield wipers - Lift rings - Blomberg-B trucks - Sander lines - Directional constant lighting - Walkway Tread - Fine scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance - Headlight brightness remains constant - Separately applied photo-etched metal and injection molded detail parts - Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes - Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes - McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible - Fully-assembled and ready-to-run - Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more - Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain - All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation - All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow - Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track - Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power - Packaging securely holds model for safe storage - Replacement parts available - Minimum radius: 18" NEW FEATURES: Operating ditch lights (if equipped) - Operating ground lights - Newly designed motor is more powerful and quieter than before " These have been highly sought after Units " VERY HARD TO FIND ITEM THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED READY-TO-RUN Locomotive SHIPPING : We do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you do a Buy It Now the transaction requires immediate payment for each item separately. What you need to do is put it in the shopping cart and then when you go to checkout it will recalculate the shipping and combine the items for you. If you pay first I am unable to make any adjustment because ebay has then taken its fees on the shipping as well. If you have a concern message me and I can work something out for you. THIS IS AN ASSEMBLED ItemThe item is NEW in the original box from old stock PERSONAL INVENTORY:Many of these unique items are from my personal inventory which was accumulated over the years. They are hard to part with but due to downsizing in retirement they too are looking for a good home which can appreciate and enjoy them.STORE INVENTORY"Having discontinued my Hobby Store and left frigid “Minne-Snow-Da” I have relocated and retired to the warmer part of the country, Down to Sunny TEXAS. I will be Liquidating the remaining stock. I will be listing items over the next year or so clearing them out. Please see the photos we take actual photos of each itemMost of these items are New in the box removed only to take photos of them.

Price: 249.89 USD

Location: Van, Texas

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