ATH-G75760 Athearn Genesis SD70ACu, Norfolk Southern #7281 DCC Ready HO Scale

ATHG75760
Athearn Genesis
HO Scale
SD70ACu Diesel-Electric
#7281 Norfolk Southern
DCC ready 

Detailed Information

NS FEATURES:

• Nathan 5-chime horn
• Large plow
• Alternating flash ditch lights on both ends (Function in DCC)

In 2016, NS started an ambitious rebuild using ex UP SD9043MAC’s as cores. The rebuild included upgraded computers and electronic brakes, engine, and main generator overall, and new EMD cab. NS designated them as SD70ACU’s.

SD70ACU SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Illuminated truck lights
• Illuminated number boards
• See-through air intakes
• Minimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”

GENESIS DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• Animated Roller Bearing Trucks
• Coupler cut levers
• Flexible MU hoses
• Flexible trainline hose
• See-through cab windows
• Full cab interior
• Walkway tread
• Windshield wipers
• Wire grab irons
• Lift rings
• Lift rings
• Sander lines
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
• Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
• Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, and breather pipes,
• Body-mounted McHenry® operating scale knuckle couplers
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
• Eight-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
• LED Lighting for trouble free operation
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
• Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
• Accurately-painted and –printed paint schemes
• Fully-assembled and ready-to-run
• Packaging securely holds the model for safe storage