{"product_id":"athearn-genesis-g69243-ho-scale-emd-sd70m-union-pacific-american-flag-up-5222-used-with-dcc","title":"Athearn Genesis G69243 HO Scale EMD SD70M Union Pacific \"American Flag\" UP 5222 - USED with DCC","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAthearn Genesis G69243 HO Scale EMD SD70M Union Pacific \"American Flag\" UP 5222 - with DCC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUSED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing upon the successful SD60-series, in 1992 EMD debuted the next step in locomotive evolution with the SD70. While outwardly similar at first glance to the SD60, the D.C.-drive SD70 featured several external design refinements from the predecessor model. Battery boxes were relocated to the left-hand side walkway immediately behind the cab, a large, boxy forward traction motor blower housing replaced the angular version used on SD60s, the raised walkway duct on the left hand walkway was eliminated, and an intake for the rear traction motor blower on the left hand side of the carbody, directly under the rear radiator intake grill, was added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the SD70 boasted improvements as well; a 16-710GB prime mover, rated at 4,000hp, was coupled to a new alternator design, the AR20. New D70TR traction motors were standard, and controlling all of this power and locomotive function was EMD's new EM2000 microprocessor, which boasted more memory, twice the processing speed, and improved locomotive self-diagnostic capabilities compared to the processor suite used in the SD60. Even more revolutionary was the inclusion of EMD's patented \"Radial\" truck design, the HTC-R. This design, which made its debut under EMD Demo SD60 #3, replaced the venerable HT-C truck, and is unique in its ability to shift, or \"steer\", the wheelsets laterally through curves, resulting in greatly reduced wheelset and track wear, and coupled with the new D70TR traction motors and EM2000 microprocessor, greatly improved adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing with previous practice, EMD built a set of Demonstrator SD70Ms, EMD 7000-7002, all equipped with the North American safety-cab (hence the \"M\" in their model designation), and decked out in an attractive gray, silver, and burgundy paint scheme. These units travelled all over North America, showing off the latest technology from EMD. Eastern giant Norfolk Southern liked what it saw, and was the first to order SD70s, but with a twist; instead of having them equipped with the increasingly popular (and soon to be standard) \"M\" cab, they opted for standard, or \"Spartan\" cabs on their initial orders. The first production SD70s, NS 2501-2506, built in 1993, were quickly followed by additional units; NS 2507-2531, also built in 1993, and NS 2532-2556, built in 1994. They could be found in a variety of assignments over the NS system, and even saw run-through service on connecting roads, such as Southern Pacific, making appearances on the West Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnion Pacific was the largest purchaser of the SD70M model, with over 1400 eventually on the roster. With such a large group of locomotives, there are many variations between orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5127-5231 number group-some of the last that were produced for the UP-are depicted here. These late production units feature several key characteristics including 4-panel flared radiators (which have never before been offered before), phase II cabs, \u0026amp; late profile fuel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD70M phase II body with 4-panel flared radiators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight type brakewheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate dynamic brake intake grills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK-3 horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase II cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare nose door without window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan antenna \u0026amp; GPS dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare knuckles on rear pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAEI tags mounted on the jacking pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUP style low plow with no doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime air filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate HTCR trucks with single sanding lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront \/ rear trainline and MU hoses with silver ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers with loops per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunshades and sunshade tracks per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof details such as antennas, air conditioners, beacons, and conduits per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU receptacles and cables per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot face spare knuckles and brackets per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly or late anticlimbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 or 4 step walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAEI tags mounted on the frame or jacking pads per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety tread on the walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral types of fuel tanks, all featuring separate gauges, sight glasses, and breather piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-glare panel painted on the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinted or clear cab windows per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed and painted cab interior with control stand, display screens, detailed crew seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard or Freight-style brake wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through radiator fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory installed wire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderframe mounted bell- regular or electronic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow mount stepwell lights (non-operating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual sanding lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear pilot drop grab iron (MU hose retainer) pre prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMcHenry lower-shelf 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\u003eIncandescent bulbs for realistic appearance\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\u003eNOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC (Non-Sound) Decoder installed Programmed to Roadnumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDitchlights programmed to F5, Front and Rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadlight tested OK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNOTE: NOS (New Old Stock) \/ USED items are as-is and not returnable. 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