Broadway Limited Imports is proud to introduce our very first die-cast metal HO scale diesel locomotive - an EMD SD70ACe. These beautiful models will have die cast metal bodies for maximum weight and tractive effort. They will have metal handrails and stanchions, and see-through steps for a more prototypical appearance. Paragon4 series models will have variable-intensity smoke pouring from the exhaust stack. Each of the models has prototypically accurate details specific to each paint scheme.
The EMD's SD70ACe is the successor to the SD70MAC, with design changes implemented to comply with updated emission standards. The SD70ACe is equipped with EMD's 4,300 horsepower, 16-710-G32-T2 prime mover, and is typically equipped with a Nathan K5LLA horn. These stunning locomotives can be found in service all over the world, as EMD has sold well over 2,000 of the ACe's and their variants.
Over the years, several Class 1 railroads have applied unique and eye-catching paint schemes to their SD70ACe's, including the Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Kansas City Southern, and the MRL. In 2005 the UP applied "heritage" paint schemes to six of their SD70ACe's - their road number representing the year each railroad became part of the UP. In 2012, the NS put 20 new locomotives into service with heritage paint schemes to celebrate its 30th anniversary - 10 of these were SD70ACe's numbered 1065 - 1074. In addition to the heritage units, the UP, KCS, and MRL operate several locomotives honoring veterans, essential workers, and other heroes.
In our first production, we are offering models in fifteen prototypical paint schemes and two unpainted models - one with high headlight and one with low headlight. Each model is accurately detailed per the prototypical paint scheme. The Paragon4 Series models come our Paragon4 Sound/DC/DCC sound system, user-adjustable smoke, and integral GoPack capacitors.
In addition to the Paragon4 Series models, each model is available in our Stealth Series. These are No-Sound / DCC-Ready models that operate on DC out-of-the-box, or a modeler can easily install their DCC decoder of choice. Out-of-the-box, front and rear lights are directional, and other lights are always illuminated with track power. Note that some lighting may be absent depending on selected aftermarket decoder.
List of individually controllable lights in our EMD SD70ACe models:HeadlightRear LightNumberboard LightsDitch LightsCab Light
Road-specific detail options that are prototypically accurate for each road name and paint scheme:Headlight LocationRear Light LocationRear Door TypeDynamic Brake Door ArrangementRight-side Electrical Cabinet ArrangementTwo Sand Fill Hatch OptionsLong Hood End Detail ArrangementHood End Horn Bracket Where AppropriateIso Cab Where AppropriateRear Pilot - Two OptionsAccurate Cab Details like Wind Deflectors, Sunshades, and MirrorBell TypeBrake Wheel TypeJack Pads - Two OptionsRear Ditch Lights where AppropriateCab Roof DetailsInverter Blower Arrangement - Four Different Types
Industry-leading Model Features:Stealth Series - Model is DCC-Ready out-of-the-box. No Sound. Out-of-the-box, front and rear lights are directional. Other lights are ON with track power. Model is equipped with an 8 ohm speaker already installed and ready to use if modeler desiresPrecision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed OperationAll Wheel Electrical Pick-upHeavy Die Cast Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive EffortMetal Handrails and Stanchions with Prototypical DecorationPremium Caliber PaintingPrototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road NumbersMany Separately Applied Details such as Grab Irons, Horn, Bell, Wipers, and Etched Metal GrillsMetal Kadee-Compatible Couplers (2)Will Operate on Code 70, Code 83, and Code 100 RailMinimum Operating Radius: 18 inches.
Note: Pictures may be of another Road Number.