{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-genesis-ho-athg-1157-gen-emd-sd70acu-locomotive-with-dcc-sound-cp-military-tribute-7020","title":"PREORDER Athearn Genesis HO ATHG-1157 GEN EMD SD70ACU Locomotive with DCC \u0026 Sound, CP\/Military Tribute #7020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSD70ACU SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIlluminated truck lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSee-through air intakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCP #6644 completes the collection of Armed Forces series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFirst time all Armed Forces locomotives have been offered as a set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAnimated Roller Bearing Trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFlexible trainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFlexible MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWalkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEight-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAccurately-painted and –printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn September of 2014, Norfolk Southern purchased 100 ex-Union Pacific SD90MAC locomotives from EMD\/Progress Rail to assist in the high volume traffic that NS was experiencing. As AC traction was being more accepted by the railroad, which previously had relied solely on DC power, the 90MACs fit the new direction of motive power for the railroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting in 2016, NS began the SD70ACU capital rebuild program using the SD90MAC units as cores. All major components were either overhauled or replaced, including an overhaul of the 710G3C prime mover. Most notable in the rebuild is that from\nthe electrical cabinet forward, all new components were used, including a new ACe style isolated cab with AAR-style control stand. The new electrical cabinet contains Mitsubishi electronics, replacing the 90MAC’s original Siemens equipment.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, starting in 2018, Canadian Pacific announced a plan to acquire 30 SD70ACU units from EMD\/Progress Rail using their laid up fleet of SD90MAC locomotives as core units. That number was later increased from 30 to 60. They also acquired 2 ex-Union Pacific units, in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November of 2019, CP painted 5 SD70ACU’s into 5 separate military inspired paint schemes. These units commemorate the armed forces and a special tribute locomotive for D-Day wearing camo and the Allied invasion stripes used on June 6, 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Canadian Pacific units were completed by 2020, including CP 7030 which features the Lord Strathcona’s Herald. 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