HO SD70M Locomotive Legendary Liveries ARZC #1000 (ATHG-1602)

HO SD70M Locomotive in ARZC Legendary Livery is a detailed HO-scale model recreating the modern EMD SD70M in ARZC’s distinctive paint scheme, numbered 1000. This Legendary Liveries edition—an Athearn exclusive—pairs authentic painting with performance features such as a heavy die-cast frame for traction, all-wheel drive for smooth pulling power, LED lighting, and a see-through cab with a detailed interior. It supports both DC and DCC operation; sound-equipped versions include a DCC onboard Tsunami2 decoder for engine, horn, and bell sounds, with full DCC functionality when used in DCC mode.

ARZC-specific refinements include front round-top ditch lights, flat radiators, and the M-5 horn, along with standard sunshades and a freight-style brake wheel. The model uses body-mounted scale McHenry knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible), RP25 wheels, and flexible Trainline hoses for a faithful, to-scale presentation. With a minimum radius of 18 inches and a recommended 22 inches, this locomotive is built to run smoothly on HO layouts while delivering the look and feel of a late-era ARZC diesel.