Introduced in 1992, the EMD SD70M was a 4,000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull.
This locomotive has been tested and runs well. The Union Pacific “Armour Yellow” and “Harbor Mist Gray” colors are vibrant and correctly saturated. The red “Union Pacific” lettering and the road number “4015” are sharp and free of smudging. The long-hood handrails and cab railings appear straight and properly seated in their stanchions. The gray trucks are clean and free of dust or hair buildup. The wheel treads appear bright, suggesting the model has had very little run time.
Switched it to be Loco number 4015. – Light and sound functions great.
Based on phase five units built in 1949, features include Next18 DCC Plug on Standard DC models. Pre-installed 11 x 15mm “sugar cube” speaker for easy conversion to sound and DCC. DECODER READY – Straight from the Factory.
“Hustle Muscle”. Great Northern. Photo Provided by Atlas/PNP Trains.
ESU LokSound decoder. DCC equipped. Dual mode DC and DCC operation. Supports all DCC programming modes. Die-cast hood and chassis for improved pulling performance. Dual-flywheels for maximum performance at all speeds.
During the 1960s, the demand for high HP locomotives drove EMD and competitor GE to continue to push the limits of locomotive design. Quite a few examples exist in museums, proving that despite it’s problems, the SD40 remains a popular locomotive.
Rapido Trains Part #42027 HO Scale. Rapido’s new HO scale C30-7 features Detailed underbody piping and conduit. 5-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels. Heavy, die-cast weight for heavy hauling.
EMD FP7 & F7B Standard DC. Though outwardly similar to the F7A, FP7s were actually four feet longer to accommodate bigger water tanks with a capacity of 950 US gallons. Soo Line #501A & 501C (white, red, black).
Soo Line #2501A & 2501C (white, red, black). EMD FP7 & F7B Standard DC. Though outwardly similar to the F7A, FP7s were actually four feet longer to accommodate bigger water tanks with a capacity of 950 US gallons.