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KATO HO SCALE EMD SD70MAC BNSF 9647 MERGER SCHEME
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PROTOTYPE INFORMATION:
The General Motors Locomotive Group (GMLG) Electro-Motive Division (EMD) SD70MAC is one of the most common locomotives plying the rails today. Originally introduced in late 1993 with an order for the Burlington Northern, the production now totals over 900 units, exceeding the combined production of the SD80MAC and SD90MAC locomotives by over 300 units.
Designed to be a solid locomotive to upgrade the Burlington Northern fleet, the SD70MAC has its origins in the SD60MAC design demonstrated on the BN.
MODEL FEATURES:
- New bodyshell and trucks to correctly represent this version of the SD70MAC
- These models ride on trucks that replicate EMD's HTCR Phase I trucks
- Models feature traditional Kato craftsmanship and detail
- Directional headlights
- Lighted ditch lights
- Lighted printed numberboards
- Factory-installed DCC socket
- Kato knuckle couplers
- Equipped with the powerful Kato motor
- Dual brass flywheels
- 42" scale blackened metal wheels
Some detail parts will require installation.
We recommend the use of a very small amount of adhesive for mounting the models' MU Hoses.
BNSF MERGER SCHEME:
When the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroads announced that they would be merging, a special one-of-a-kind locomotive was released from the paint shop. This very special locomotive commemorated the merger in a unique way: the famous Santa Fe "Warbonnet" styling was painted using the attractive Burlington Northern "Executive" colors. The locomotive was a rolling "paint scheme merger!" As the only SD70MAC to ever wear a "Warbonnet" paint scheme, Kato is pleased to offer the locomotive in model form.
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