{"product_id":"athearn-g68533-genesis-ho-scale-norfolk-southern-sd70m-2-diesel-locomotive-2658","title":"Athearn G68533 HO Scale Norfolk Southern SD70M-2 Diesel Locomotive #2658","description":"This is Athearn G68533 HO SD70M-2, NS #2658. EMD modified the SD70 design and created the SD70M-2 in order to meet the stricter diesel locomotive emission standards imposed by the EPA Tier II regulations. The SD70M-2 is a conventional DC locomotive, where the engine drives an alternator producing AC current that is rectified to DC current to power the traction motors. The locomotive is powered by a 16-cylinder, 710G3C-T2 diesel engine, producing 4,300 horsepower. Using computer controlled wheel slip, the SD70M-2 is rated at 163,000 pounds starting tractive effort and 113,100 pounds continuous tractive effort. The engine and electrical system are similar to the SD70M, but updated with newer technology. The SD70M-2 shares a common 74’ 3” frame and external appearance with the SD70ACe. The external design is based on the SD90 series locomotives. The design includes 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. The first SD70M-2s were three demonstrators built in 2004. Norfolk Southern was the first buyer, followed by Canadian National, and Florida East Coast. FEC second order, numbers 104 through 107, and CN last three orders, numbers 8850 through 8949, are equipped with the latest version of the isolated cab. 316 SD70M-2s have been built or are under construction at the time of this writing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eGenesis driveline with dynamically balanced five pole skew wound motor and dual flywheels\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pick-up\u003cbr\u003eNMRA 8-pin\/9-pin plug for DCC\u003cbr\u003eFull cab interior including in cab video camera [non-functional replica]\u003cbr\u003eCorrectly sized operating ditch lights\u003cbr\u003eMU hoses, coupler lift bars, train line air hoses\u003cbr\u003eSafety tread on walkways\u003cbr\u003eEtched see-through grilles\u003cbr\u003eWire grab irons\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. Has inner liners.\"\u003eP-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athearn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e G68533\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norfolk Southern (NS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $189.98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11639945. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11639945\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39262543970426,"sku":"P11639945","price":161.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/3348466.jpg?v=1614774898","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/athearn-g68533-genesis-ho-scale-norfolk-southern-sd70m-2-diesel-locomotive-2658","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}