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Pre-Order Due Date: Aug 31 2026
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Pre-Order FAQ
Most manufacturers give an ETA on when they expect to release the pre-order which can be seen near the "add to cart" button on the product page. They also give an order due date (found in the product description) which is indicative of when the product is expected to go into production.
There is a 5% NON-refundable deposit for preorders, this amount will be deducted from the price of the product when it arrives. You will see how much downpayment is required after adding the item to your cart. We do not store your payment information and it is not charged by us when the product arrives.
For any pre-order submitted after the due date, we will try our best to fulfill your pre-order, but are at the mercy of the manufacturer and if they produce more than were preordered by their dealers. If we cannot fulfill your pre-order we will credit the 5% deposit to you.
When the pre-ordered product(s) are available to ship, you will receive an email requesting the remaining 95% payment that will take you to your cart. It is at this point you are asked for shipping address and method OR in-store pickup.. We will never charge your payment method without you checking out. At this time you are also able to add other in-stock items if you wish.
Please note that Estimated Arrival Dates can change at any point. Midwest Model Railroad is not responsible for manufacturers delaying production. Visit midwestmodelrr.com/pre-orders/ for more information.
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PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
Continuing upon the successful SD60-series, in 1992 EMD debuted the next step in locomotive evolution with the SD70-series. While outwardly similar at first glance to the SD60M, the D.C.-drive SD70M featured several external design refinements from the predecessor model. Battery boxes were relocated to the left-hand side walkway immediately behind the cab, a large, boxy forward traction motor blower housing replaced the angular version used on SD60s, the raised walkway duct on the left hand walkway was eliminated, and an intake for the rear traction motor blower on the left hand side of the carbody, directly under the rear radiator intake grill, was added.
Internally, the SD70 boasted improvements as well; a 16-710GB prime mover, rated at 4,000hp, was coupled to a new alternator design, the AR20. New D70TR traction motors were standard, and controlling all of this power and locomotive function was EMD’s new EM2000 microprocessor, which boasted more memory, twice the processing speed, and improved locomotive self-diagnostic capabilities compared to the processor suite used in the SD60. Even more revolutionary was the inclusion of EMD’s patented “Radial” truck design, the HTC-R. This design, which made its debut under EMD Demo SD60 #3, replaced the venerable HT-C truck, and is unique in its ability to shift, or “steer”, the wheelsets laterally through curves, resulting in greatly reduced wheelset and track wear, and coupled with the new D70TR traction motors and EM2000 microprocessor, greatly improved adhesion.
Continuing with previous practice, EMD built a set of Demonstrator SD70Ms, EMD 7000-7002, all equipped with the North American safety-cab (hence the “M” in their model designation), and decked out in an attractive gray, silver, and burgundy paint scheme. These units traveled all over North America, showing off the latest technology from EMD. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad requested a 4300 horsepower version resulting in the SD75M. As production continued, EMD incorporated their new “Whisper Cab” design resulting in the SD75I. The updated cab SD75I was purchased by Santa Fe successor Burlington Northern and Santa Fe, Canadian National, and the Ontario Northland.
LEGENDARY LIVERIES:
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to “What if?” Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: “What if?”
MODEL FEATURES:
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector
- Coupler cut levers
- Flexible rubber MU hoses for durability
- Windshield wipers
- Lift rings
- Wire grab irons
- Flexible rubber trainline hose
- See-through cab windows and full cab interior
- Walkway tread
- Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
- Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, & breather pipes
- Sander lines
- Speed recorder unless noted
- EMD HTCR trucks, early with hidden bearings, or late with exposed bearings per prototype
- McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
- Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
- Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
- Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
- Packaging securely holds model for safe storage
- Minimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
- Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
- Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
- Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
- Precision slow speed control
- Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
- Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
- CV chart included in the box
PRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:
- Duplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment
- Faded base colors matched to the prototype
- Perfect starting point for adding grime and rust
ROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:
- #1616: Special Abraham Lincoln scheme
- #1979: Special “We are One” scheme
- #4292: Painted into UP’s new scheme with small flags on nose and red lettering on hood
- #3790: PTC antennas, faded paint, “chipped” paint on cab roof, “replacement” off-color equipment doors, “burned” engine room door striping, “replacement” glossy UP grey trucks
- #3801: PTC antennas, “replacement” off-color equipment doors, “burned” engine room door striping, “chipped” cab number decals
- #3828: Standard antennas, “replacement” off-color equipment doors
- #3820: PTC antennas, faded paint, “replacement” off-color equipment doors, “burned” engine room door striping
- #3826: PTC antennas, faded paint, “replacement” off-color equipment doors, “burned” engine room door striping
- #8256: Faded Heritage II paint
- #8267: Faded Heritage II paint
- #256: Fresh “H4” paint
- #266: Fresh “H4” paint
- #1776: Special paint commemorates America’s 250th birthday
- #6437: Special paint commemorates the Pere Marquette Railway, over which much of the LSRC still operates. The scheme was inspired by the iconic “tri-color” passenger scheme, as was used by the PM (and parent C&O) on their passenger
UP FEATURES:
- Different phase details depending on prototype
- 4-panel flared radiators
- Front ditch lights
- Standard EMD plow
- Jacking pads with AEI tags
- Units with nose “wings” feature prototypical off-center placement of wings
EMDX FEATURES:
- Solid maroon/black scheme
- Large EMD front plow
- Round EMD style front ditch lights
- Can-style roof antenna
- Early EMD trucks with hidden bearings
BNSF FEATURES:
- SD75M body with turbo bulge
- Different horn types per prototype
- Large & small Sinclair antennas
- Spare knuckles on rear pilot
- HTCR trucks
- Salem air filters
LSRC FEATURES:
- Former UP units
- PTC antennas
- Flat radiators
- Nathan K3LA horn
- Front and rear ditch lights
DTI FEATURES:
- Based on UP 37XX series with Phase I cab and 4-panel flared radiators
- “Can” and Sinclair antennas
- Front ditch lights
- Nathan K3 horn
DMIR FEATURES:
- Based on UP 37XX series with Phase I cab and 4-panel flared radiators
- “Can” and Sinclair antennas
- Front ditch lights
- Leslie RS5T horn
Details
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Road Name: |
BNSF |
Version: |
(DCC and Sound) |
Road Number: |
266 'H4' |
Locomotive Model: |
EMD SD75M |
