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Currently out of production. Information below for reference only

N Scale SD70M Flat Radiator

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck.

This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

These models are equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, pre-printed number boards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation

N Scale SD70M Flat Radiator

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck.

This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

These models are equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, pre-printed number boards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation

N Scale SD70M Flat Radiator (DCC Chip Factory Fitted)

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck.

This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

These models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, pre-printed number boards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
DCC Friendly mechanism drop-in decoder installed

N Scale SD70M Flat Radiator (DCC Chip Factory Fitted)

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck.

This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

These models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, pre-printed number boards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
DCC Friendly mechanism drop-in decoder installed

N Scale SD70M Flat Radiator (DCC Chip Factory Fitted)

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck.

This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

These models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, pre-printed number boards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
DCC Friendly mechanism drop-in decoder installed

N Scale SD70M Flat Radiator (DCC Chip Factory Fitted)

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck.

This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

These models are equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, pre-printed number boards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler
DCC Friendly mechanism drop-in (decoder installed by Kato USA)

Currently out of production. Information below for reference only

Prototype Information:

Since 1982, the BethGon Coalporter has been hauling "black diamonds" across the United States. The largest selling Coal Gondola in the world, the car's double tub design increases hauling capacity while reducing maintenance requirements. Tubs below the car lower the center of gravity, providing a smoother ride.

Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these "black diamonds", a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!

Since the use of grain for animal feed is popular for farmers in the western part of the United States, Bethgons proved up for the challenge and some were converted for use as a Protein Gondola. These covered gondolas are used in freight trains in the western and southern parts of the states in long, endless fleets providing useful feed for farm animals. Since the load of feed is biodegradable and therefore needs to be delivered as quickly as possible, trains carrying these long loads are given top priority on the rails.

Model Features:

Coalporters: The removable coal load lets operators run full or empty between coalmine and terminal
The shock absorber construction and low-flange metal wheels provide smooth operation
The internal bracing of the tub, close coupling between cars and detail lettering on these cars make them look just like the real equipment
Available in 8 car sets, making it easy for modelers to assemble long unit trains
Designed to complement the Kato SD40-2 Mid Production, SD70ACe, and ES44AC/DC perfectly

Prototype Information:

Since 1982, the BethGon Coalporter has been hauling "black diamonds" across the United States. The largest selling Coal Gondola in the world, the car's double tub design increases hauling capacity while reducing maintenance requirements. Tubs below the car lower the center of gravity, providing a smoother ride.

Today, coal is no longer sold at the volume it once was in the United States, and many coal carrying railroad cars have sadly been left to rust. Bethgon Coalporters could transport 44,000 pounds of these "black diamonds", a necessity for the railroad in the era of a coal-driven country; therefore, a need of recycling these cars had to be found!

Since the use of grain for animal feed is popular for farmers in the western part of the United States, Bethgons proved up for the challenge and some were converted for use as a Protein Gondola. These covered gondolas are used in freight trains in the western and southern parts of the states in long, endless fleets providing useful feed for farm animals. Since the load of feed is biodegradable and therefore needs to be delivered as quickly as possible, trains carrying these long loads are given top priority on the rails.

Model Features:

Coalporters: The removable coal load lets operators run full or empty between coalmine and terminal
The shock absorber construction and low-flange metal wheels provide smooth operation
The internal bracing of the tub, close coupling between cars and detail lettering on these cars make them look just like the real equipment
Available in 8 car sets, making it easy for modelers to assemble long unit trains
Designed to complement the Kato SD40-2 Mid Production, SD70ACe, and ES44AC/DC perfectly

Prototype Information:

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that
would have taken 3 SD40-2's to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.

Model Information:

These models are equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features:

Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels
Floating-axle shock-absorber design to maximize tracking and performance
Directional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted numberboards
Kato magnetic knuckle coupler

Currently out of production. Information below for reference only

Prototype Information:

Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000 horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD's new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2's to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity.