Atlas O 30138212 EMD SD70MAC Locomotive 3-Rail, Proto-Sound 3.0, Premier, Union Pacific #1979 (DCC and Sound Equipped)

This detailed AtlasO Premier EMD SD70MAC is based on road diesels introduced in the 1990s and operated by a number of railroads. In 1992, GM's Electro-Motive Division (EMD) introduced the new SD70 Series of engines, which come in the standard direct-current (DC) and alternating-current (AC) models. One glance at the design of this engine reveals the enormous technological gains in railroading. The SD70 boasts a 32-bit 16mHz control microprocessor named the EM2000. This computer works with the Integrated Cab Electronics (ICE) system to collect, analyze, and display a range of accurate-to-the-second information, such as speed, amps, throttle position, air brake operation, and cab signals. All of this information is displayed on full-color liquid crystal displays that replace the gauges and indicators found on earlier diesels. The 70 Series also employs the HTCR (high-traction three-axle radial) truck that reduces rolling resistance in curves and lateral loads and therefore reduces wear on wheels. EMD estimates this will increase wheel life by 20 percent. These innovations have led to brisk sales of both the SD70M (DC version) and SD70MAC (AC version). This O Scale replica comes equipped with ProtoSound 3 and DCS for command control operation or for running on conventional AC 3-rail O Gauge layouts. The SD70MAC offers a combination of detail, realism, and performance. This detailed model features see-through fans and grilles, and a host of other separately applied metal details, plus a full LED lighting package. This SD70MAC is ready to run on your 3-rail O Gauge railroad and requires O-42 or larger curves. The SD70MAC is one of many AtlasO locomotives.