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SKU:ATHG-1617
HO SD70M Locomotive with DCC and Sound, RJCC #2648 (ATHG-1617)
HO SD70M Locomotive with DCC and Sound, RJCC #2648 (ATHG-1617)
HO SD70M Locomotive with DCC and Sound, RJCC #2648 — a highly detailed HO-scale model built to faithfully reproduce a modern EMD SD70M for HO layouts. It combines a heavy die-cast frame and Genesis driveline with a 5-pole skew-wound motor for strong pulling power and smooth, quiet operation, plus all-wheel electrical pickup for reliable current flow. Realistic details include LED lighting, see-through cab windows with a full interior, fine-scale Celcon handrails, wire grab irons, and walkway tread. Body-mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers (Kadee-compatible) provide prototypical coupling, while DCC-ready Quick Plug technology with a 21-pin NEM connector simplifies decoder installation. RP25 wheel profiles ensure smooth operation on popular track brands, and the model is painted to prototype schemes with an 18-inch minimum radius (22-inch curves recommended).
Sound-equipped versions feature an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound, operable in both DC and DCC, with full DCC functions and engine, horn, and bell sounds in DC. Slow-speed control is precise for realistic operation, and the unit supports MU lashups with lead-unit horn, bell, and lights; many features are adjustable via CV changes, with a CV chart included. Road-number details highlight RJCC #2648 in standard paint with small cab-side numbers, and the model is primed for grime to reproduce an In-Service look. Legendary Liveries options, detailed fuel tanks, windshields, MU hoses, and a robust frame round out the realism for serious collectors and modelers.
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