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EMD SD-70

DCC READY? - The first run of the SD70/75s were drop-in DCC ready, but the engines were equipped with a 3 pole motor. The motor in the current run has been upgraded to a 5 pole. This has come at the price of the DCC drop-in readiness. The Mashima motor has contacts on the end near the motor shaft. These contacts come in direct contact with the frame. Its a very simple modification to make these engines drop-in DCC ready. Athearn has released a Service Announcement to help you out. Its copied below.

 





FEATURES:
  • Upgraded to 5-pole motor with skew-wound armature
  • Equipped with machined brass dual flywheels
  • Fully assembled and ready to operate
  • Die-cast split frame under frame
  • Blackened metal wheels
  • Either conventional or flared radiators per the prototype
  • Knuckle couplers are factory installed
  • All wheels driven and provide electrical pick up
  • Equipped with directional lighting
  • Separately applied detail parts per the prototype: Sunshades, Snow plows, Air horns, Brake wheel

EMD SD-70M
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EMD SD-70I
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