Bring big power to your HO Scale railroad with the WalthersMainline EMD SD70! Introduced in 1992 and built through 1999, this version of the EMD SD70 is equipped with the spartan cab also used on earlier EMD diesels. This layout-ready model features:
All-New Tooling!
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
Flush radiators per early production units
Correct HTCR trucks per prototype
Brass Nathan K5 air horn
Treadplate detail on walkways
Minimum radius 18" (22" or larger recommended)
Fully assembled
LED Lighting includes:
High or low headlight per prototype
Improved, working front ditch lights
Constant and directional lights
This loco is equipped with ESU sound and DCC for DCC or DC powered layouts with:
Four air horns changeable by CVs:
K5LAR24
P5R24
K3LA2
K3L
2 Bells changeable by CVs:
Graham E-bell
Steel Bell
21-Pin DCC plug
Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
5-pole skew-wound motor
14:1 gear ratio
Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Dual machined brass flywheels
Heavy die cast metal chassis
Cab interior
Road specific details
Standard bell on conductor's side
Molded drill starter points for grab irons - easily added with SD70-Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-261, sold separately)
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers
PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.
Check out the entire line of WalthersMainline and WalthersProto HO Scale locomotives.
