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PROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION In order to meet stricter diesel locomotive emissions standards imposed by EPA Tier II regulations, EMD modified the SD70MAC to create the SD70ACe and SD70M-2. Each...

GECX 4000-4009 were built as demonstrator units. The units have been have been sold to Union Pacific. They have since been re-numbered as 7000-7009. ATHEARN GE AC4400CW DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE...

Between 2018 and 2021, the CIT group painted some of its units in a new scheme as depicted here on our models. ATHEARN GE AC4400CW DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND...

Between 2018 and 2021, the CIT group painted some of its units in a new scheme as depicted here on our models. ATHEARN GE AC4400CW DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND...

Ferrocarril del Sureste, meaning Southeastern Railway, is a Mexican railroad formed in 1998. They operate the busy line between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. Grupo México, owner...

Ferrocarril del Sureste, meaning Southeastern Railway, is a Mexican railroad formed in 1998. They operate the busy line between Mexico City and the port of Veracruz. Grupo México, owner of...

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071...

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071...

By the end of the 1970’s, SP was in need of high-speed motive power for their hot shot trains. They placed their first order of 20 GP40-2s (SP 7608-7627) from EMD with order number 776071...

Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad started in 1906 operating between Panama City FL and Dothan AL. In 1973, they ordered a pair of GP38-2’s from EMD, #508 and 509. Painted in an...

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company purchased 9 GP38-2’s from EMD in 1975. These units were built to Conrail specs and featured a cab signal box, small “weed cutter”...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or...

In 1980, SP placed an order for 45 GP38-2’s from EMD. Starting in the late 1980’s, FRA regulations dictated that any lighting feature of a locomotive that is installed must operate or...

In 1972, Gulf Mobile & Ohio received 15 GP38-2s from EMD. These early phase units featured chicken wire grilles and widely-spaced radiator fans. That same year, the GM&O merged into the...

In 1972, Gulf Mobile & Ohio received 15 GP38-2s from EMD. These early phase units featured chicken wire grilles and widely-spaced radiator fans. That same year, the GM&O merged into the...

In 1972, Gulf Mobile & Ohio received 15 GP38-2s from EMD. These early phase units featured chicken wire grilles and widely-spaced radiator fans. That same year, the GM&O merged into the...

After the BN-Frisco merger of 1980, many Frisco diesel locomotives were painted into BN colors fairly quickly. When repainted, they retained many of the features such as the Leslie 5-chime horn,...

After the BN-Frisco merger of 1980, many Frisco diesel locomotives were painted into BN colors fairly quickly. When repainted, they retained many of the features such as the Leslie 5-chime horn,...

Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad started in 1906 operating between Panama City FL and Dothan AL. In 1973, they ordered a pair of GP38-2’s from EMD, #508 and 509. Painted in an...

Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad started in 1906 operating between Panama City FL and Dothan AL. In 1973, they ordered a pair of GP38-2’s from EMD, #508 and 509. Painted in an...