N P3 SD70ACe Diesel NS #1018/blk DC/DCC

Description

The SD70ACe is the successor to the older
SD70MAC. Built from 2004 to 2014 in the United States, the SD70ACe was
originally designed to comply with EPA Tier 2 locomotive emissions
regulations. Beginning in 2012, newly built SD70ACes were EPA Tier 3
compliant. SD70ACes are equipped with EMDs 16-710-G3C-T2 prime mover,
rated at 4,300 horsepower (3,200 kW). Later Tier 3 models are rated at
4,500 horsepower (3,400 kW). They are rated at 157,000 lbf (700 kN)
continuous tractive effort (191,000 lbf (850 kN) starting). Braking
effort is rated at 106,000 lbf (470 kN).
Although mechanically similar to earlier SD70 units, the SD70ACe rides
on a new underframe and uses mostly new sheet metal above the frame.
Electrical cables and air lines have been routed beneath the walkways
on opposite sides, allowing easier access for maintenance. Continuing
the designs of the SD80 and SD90 series, the radiator on the locomotive
is nearly as wide as the cab, the center hood section is a step down
below the roofline, and the dynamic brakes have been moved to the rear
of the hood. The SD70ACe uses the cab design of late-model SD90MAC-H
units, which uses rectangular window glass and is externally different
from the two cab variations used on earlier SD70M and SD70MAC units. In
2008, EMD standardized the isolated cab on subsequent SD70ACes after
non-isolated cab units were restricted from leading on BNSF Railway due
to excessive cab vibration.
Purchasers included ArcelorMittal, BNSF Railway, Canadian National
Railway, CSX Transportation, Ferromex, Kansas City Southern Railway,
Montana Rail Link, Norfolk Southern Railway, CVG Ferrominera Orinoco,
Union Pacific Railroad, Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway, BHP
Billiton, and shortline Arkansas and Missouri Railroad.

Industry-Leading Features:
 
 
Product Information:
 

• NEW Paragon3 Sound &
  Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDER^TM with Authentic Sounds
  and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments
• Integral DCC Decoder
  with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive
  Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow
  speed operation
• Premium Caliber Painting
  with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light
  Operation with Golden White LED Headlight, Rear Light

• ABS Body with Die Cast
  chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
• (2) Operating
  MicroTrains #1015 or Compatible Couplers
• Separately Applied
  Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
• Will Operate on Code 55,
  70, 83 & 100 Rail
• Recommended Minimum
  Radius: 9.75 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.5 lbs
• Box Dimensions: L8.5″ x
  W2.75″ x H1.25″

Industry-Leading SOUND
Features:

• Operates in DC & DCC (use
  DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Record & Play Operation
  – Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for
  automatic operation
• 16-bit Sample Rate for
  exceptional high frequency sound clarity
• Alternate Whistle / Horn
  where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle – both
  the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
• Adjustable bell ringing interval
  for faster or slower bell
• Numerous user-mappable
  functions with available keys
• Passenger Station Ambient Sounds –
  Controlled with Function Key
• Freight Yard related radio chatter
  – Controlled with Function Key
• Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds –
  Controlled with Function Key
• Farm related radio chatter –
  Controlled with Function Key
• Crew Radio Communications –
  Controlled with Function Key
• Maintenance Yard related radio chatter
  – Controlled with Function Key
• Demo Mode for display and
  demonstrations
• Simple Programming with
  Integral DCC Decoder
• Individually adjustable sound volumes
  for most effects

**Specifications on this
page subject to change.