{"product_id":"athearn-g65208-ho-scale-sd60e-norfolk-southern-go-rail-ns-6963-like-new-used","title":"Athearn G65208 HO Scale SD60E Norfolk Southern GO RAIL NS 6963 (Like New USED)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn G65208 HO Scale SD60E Norfolk Southern GO RAIL NS 6963\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLike New USED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning in early 2010, NS SD60 #6653 entered the Juniata shops in Altoona, PA as what would be the first of 240 planned units of the SD60E Capital Rebuild Program for Norfolk Southern. Following in August the same year, SD60s #6567 \u0026amp; #6576 were retired and destined for the SD60E program that was planned to continue through 2019. Mechanically, the original prime mover, a 16-cylinder 710G3, remained but was thoroughly rebuilt to 710G3B specs and rerated to 4,000 horsepower. The original shaft-driven air compressor was replaced with a new motor-driven compressor. All-new electrical cabinets and wiring coupled with EMD’s EM2000 microprocessor controls was installed, along with D99BTR traction motors. A new split-cooling system helps the SD60E meet Tier 0+ emission requirements and reduce fuel consumption by an estimated 5% as compared to an older SD60 model.The SD60E’s tractive effort is rated at 109,000 pounds while an un-rebuilt SD60 is rated at 96,320-100,000 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExternally while most of the SD60’s carbody remained intact, the program included the installation of a completely new cab, offering crews better crash protection. The original SD60 cab weighs 3,800 pounds compared to 12,500 pounds for the new cab. A more spacious work environment is available with the new cab of the SD60E. This cab was designed by NS with input from outside consultants and train crews. Fabricated by Curry Railroad Supply, a local vendor, it looks unlike anything else on U.S. rails with its pronounced numberboard\/headlight housing and flat front with a centered cab door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first unit was finally released for service on November 15, 2010, carrying road number 6900. In March 2011, 6901 was released, followed by 6902 in June of that year. These three units gave NS mechanical personnel valuable feedback as the units toured the system, enduring “real life” testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 2012, the fourth SD60E emerged from Juniata as one of the 12 units initially funded for the program. But the pace of the remanufacturing process picked up as initial teething problems were addressed. The units soon met the carrier’s expectations and began entering revenue service on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS #6963 \"GoRail\":\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4500 gallon EMD fuel tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab mounted PTC antenna array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNS designed snow plow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorse head style blower duct kick plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent cab panel louver arrangement per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated deck mounted ditchlights front and rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumberboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround lights above front trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong hood mounted Nathan 5-chime air horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunshades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded or rectangular cab windows per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber multiple unit (MU) hoses with silver glad hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber front and rear trainline air hose with silver glad hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep wells feature seperately applied individual see through photo-etch steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers with loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnticlimbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety tread on the walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-glare panel painted on the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory applied photo-etch windshield wipers \u0026amp; lift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee through and tinted cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed and painted cab interior with control stand, display screens, detailed crew seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory installed wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderframe mounted E-bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHT-C trucks with Timken bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry scale knuckle spring couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately painted and printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBidirectional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds for the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNOTE: NOS (New Old Stock) \/ USED items are as-is and not returnable. 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