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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2014 5:55:58 GMT -8
Its the the SD70M flared radiator!
Too new for me, but come and get it for you modern folks....
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Post by buffalobill on Jan 25, 2014 6:00:44 GMT -8
Nice change from the Geeps. It will be appreciated by the UP Guys.
Bill
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Post by jlwii2000 on Jan 25, 2014 6:12:29 GMT -8
Boy I held quiet on that since last summer. Good to know it's out. Prepare thy wallet for death.
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Post by peoriaman on Jan 25, 2014 6:21:34 GMT -8
Couldn't have said it better myself. |
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Post by bigblow69 on Jan 25, 2014 6:27:23 GMT -8
Decent. I need some SD70M's
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Post by jlwii2000 on Jan 25, 2014 6:27:39 GMT -8
Couldn't have said it better myself. Where did Al Mayo say Yawn? He's been wanting this locomotive more than anybody. I don't see that comment on here. He must have deleted it. People at Athearn and I were talking about how excited he would be about the announcement. I know he doesn't like the handrails but at least now there is a more economical alternative to brass. I did decide to keep my brass ones because they do look amazing though. |
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Post by bigblow69 on Jan 25, 2014 6:32:41 GMT -8
Couldn't have said it better myself. Where did Al Mayo say Yawn? He's been wanting this locomotive more than anybody. I don't see that comment on here. He must have deleted it. People at Athearn and I were talking about how excited he would be about the announcement. I know he doesn't like the handrails but at least now there is a more economical alternative to brass. I did decide to keep my brass ones because they do look amazing though. Yes they do as I have quite a collection of them myself. Which cab are they doing first?? Is the model truly doing to be "Genisisized" with all the detail parts on the frame etc... Will they finally do away with the bulbs? |
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Post by jlwii2000 on Jan 25, 2014 6:50:08 GMT -8
Where did Al Mayo say Yawn? He's been wanting this locomotive more than anybody. I don't see that comment on here. He must have deleted it. People at Athearn and I were talking about how excited he would be about the announcement. I know he doesn't like the handrails but at least now there is a more economical alternative to brass. I did decide to keep my brass ones because they do look amazing though. Yes they do as I have quite a collection of them myself. Which cab are they doing first?? Is the model truly doing to be "Genisisized" with all the detail parts on the frame etc... From Athearn's FB page  Union Pacific SD70M with Flared Radiators First time with 2-panel flared radiators Operating round top ditch lights Late SD70M flared carbody with offset turbocharger doors (2-door) EMD low snowplow without door Without nose door Tall round sand fill Standard “M” cab High headlight with single roof grab iron Late desktop cab interior Small cab side mirror Short sunshades with track Nathan AirChime K3 air horn Sinclair and small “can” EOT antennas SD70/75M series battery box door Late dynamic brake grille intake 2-panel radiator intake grille Phase II 2-speed “Q” fans Late 4-step walkway Early jacking pads including AEI tag Truck light details (non-operating) HTCR-II steerable trucks Late speed recorder Late 5,000 gallon fuel tank L-shaped breather down pipe Late fuel tank breather down pipe Stem mounted dial type fuel gauge Prime air dryer Prime air filter set with pipe Large EFCO button For a complete list of features, visit Athearn's website Era: 2002+  Norfolk Southern SD70M with Flared Radiators Paint scheme: Horsehead First time with 4-panel flared radiators FIRE cab with interior details Late SD70M flared carbody with offset turbocharger doors (3-door) Operating front and rear deck mounted ditch lights without kick plate EMD low snowplow without door FIRE cab sand fill FIRE cab walkway Interior with AAR control stand Small cab side mirror Short sunshades with track Nathan AirChime K5 air horn SD70/75M series battery box door Late dynamic brake grille intake 4-panel radiator intake grille Phase II 2-speed “Q” fans Tab mounted AEI tag Early jacking pads HTCR-II steerable trucks Late speed recorder Truck light details (non-operating) Late 5,000 gallon fuel tank L-shaped breather down pipe Late fuel tank breather down pipe Late digital fuel gauge Tab mounted LSL indicator light Electrical junction box Prime air dryer Prime air filter set with pipe Small EFCO button Era: 2003+ |
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Post by carrman on Jan 25, 2014 7:02:57 GMT -8
Sounds like new long hoods are being tooled for the SD70 and SD75 models also. I'd take an improved SP when they come along.
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Post by thebessemerkid on Jan 25, 2014 7:10:27 GMT -8
Boy I held quiet on that since last summer. Good to know it's out. Prepare thy wallet for death. Keeping the secret of the yet-to-be-announced Ingalls must be even tougher.  |
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Jan 25, 2014 7:19:58 GMT -8
A SD70M flare? YAWN and I don't care and it is a waste and the manufactures aren't listening to modelers. blah blah blah.
Said my negativity piece.
I'm happy for the modern modelers out there. I know some will find fault that Athearn is producing the model. Could their rush to get it announced mean that someone else is producing the model also?
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Post by bigblow69 on Jan 25, 2014 7:23:22 GMT -8
If they are not offering the "UP Flag" on their first run I just don't get it. They should offer both Flag and non flag on the first run.
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Post by jlwii2000 on Jan 25, 2014 7:25:05 GMT -8
If they are not offering the "UP Flag" on their first run I just don't get it. They should offer both Flag and non flag on the first run. It would save my wallet if they dont right away. |
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Post by curtmc on Jan 25, 2014 7:25:28 GMT -8
It was just a matter of time before they did them... I knew they had the requests. I knew they had looked into the costs of doing the early UP flared SD70M from the existing SD70M and were making the excuse that the conversion wouldn't be cheap... But when they started making announcements of new units that would cost a lot more to do (such as SDP45) there was a realization that the flared SD70M had to be back in play.
The surprise for me is that we get BOTH the early phase flared (UP) and the later phase 2 cab version (NS) announced at same time. So much for needing those delayed Katos now...
As for the Overland brass ones, I can agree that they look great. At one point I had 7 of them.
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Post by atsfan on Jan 25, 2014 7:29:33 GMT -8
Good choice. Modern sells.
These will do well.
I will pick up a UP unit for run through power etc.
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Post by curtmc on Jan 25, 2014 7:32:16 GMT -8
They have two UP schemes and two NS schemes... I wouldn't be surprised to to see the UP flags and NS "ghost" (as delivered) in future announcement.
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Post by riogrande on Jan 25, 2014 7:33:07 GMT -8
Modern does sell, so that's good for the modern folks, and good so that Athearn can generate revenue to plow back into the tooling needed for that Southern Pacific SD40 I need to compliment my modest fleet of SP SD45's and tunnel motors!
Wallet is safe - got till around August to save up for those Genesis D&RGW GP40-2's!
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Post by bigblow69 on Jan 25, 2014 7:39:20 GMT -8
If they are not offering the "UP Flag" on their first run I just don't get it. They should offer both Flag and non flag on the first run. It would save my wallet if they dont right away. Exactly. There is a marketing reason that Kato didn't do a second run of AC4400CW's with "union Pacific " spelled out and they released the Building America scheme instead. More demand for the Building America scheme. Same held true for the CP version Golem Beaver vs the Dual Flag More demand for the Golem Beaver. Athearns Building America scheme was excellent on the last run of ES44AC's but I remember the first SD70's it was put on the flag just was terrible. If these turn out as nicely as the ES44AC did, which I'm pretty sure they will, I will finally get my UP manifest trains going. |
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Post by arandall70 on Jan 25, 2014 7:39:55 GMT -8
Heritage ACes, black SD70ACes, GP38-2s, GP50s, GP49s, GP40-2s, and now new SD70Ms and upgraded SD70s! Athearn is really spoiling us NS modelers. I may also get a UP SD70M. I'm so glad they did the standard Union Pacific scheme, as I really do not like the flag scheme.
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Post by espeenut on Jan 25, 2014 7:41:46 GMT -8
...this will definitely put a dent in my wallet, I'm going to want at least two or three UP ones and if they do them in SP then at least two of those. How long have we waited for these to be announced anyway?
Now we just need that Genesis quality SD40-2 to finally be announced...
cheers,
Lorne Miller
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Post by calzephyr on Jan 25, 2014 7:44:15 GMT -8
Couldn't have said it better myself. Where did Al Mayo say Yawn? He's been wanting this locomotive more than anybody. I don't see that comment on here. He must have deleted it. People at Athearn and I were talking about how excited he would be about the announcement. I know he doesn't like the handrails but at least now there is a more economical alternative to brass. I did decide to keep my brass ones because they do look amazing though. James I believe he has the Overland flared version like others in our forum so the Athearn model is not something he is waiting on?? If they detail the model like a Genesis model and improve the features, it should be nice. Larry |
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Post by espeenut on Jan 25, 2014 7:45:57 GMT -8
If they are not offering the "UP Flag" on their first run I just don't get it. They should offer both Flag and non flag on the first run. ...some of us UP modelers don't do the 'flag' era, my time period stops just prior to flags being added, so I have no Gevo's or 70Aces in my fleet either. I'm pleased to see the flag free ones first... |
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Post by tonycook on Jan 25, 2014 7:51:04 GMT -8
Here's a look at the tooling for the coming flared SD70M. Tony Cook Model Railroad News Attachments:
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Post by jlwii2000 on Jan 25, 2014 7:54:31 GMT -8
Where did Al Mayo say Yawn? He's been wanting this locomotive more than anybody. I don't see that comment on here. He must have deleted it. People at Athearn and I were talking about how excited he would be about the announcement. I know he doesn't like the handrails but at least now there is a more economical alternative to brass. I did decide to keep my brass ones because they do look amazing though. James I believe he has the Overland flared version like others in our forum so the Athearn model is not something he is waiting on?? If they detail the model like a Genesis model and improve the features, it should be nice. Larry I have three OMI flared versions and I am still excited about this release. Al has mentioned he is waiting on the flared radiator but prefers it from Kato or MTH because of LEDs and handrail issues. |
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Post by thebessemerkid on Jan 25, 2014 7:59:44 GMT -8
I hope they do undecs - a Penn Central SD70 flare would look pretty good  |
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Post by snootnose406 on Jan 25, 2014 8:06:27 GMT -8
This announcement ought to pacify the whiners for a while....
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Post by Canadian Atlantic on Jan 25, 2014 8:06:38 GMT -8
They do look really good. Congrats to those who need them and thanks from me that I get to keep money for something I need.
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Post by roadkill on Jan 25, 2014 8:24:52 GMT -8
My wallet's safe.
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Post by bigblow69 on Jan 25, 2014 8:26:30 GMT -8
If they are not offering the "UP Flag" on their first run I just don't get it. They should offer both Flag and non flag on the first run. ...some of us UP modelers don't do the 'flag' era, my time period stops just prior to flags being added, so I have no Gevo's or 70Aces in my fleet either. I'm pleased to see the flag free ones first... On some units I don't like the flags on ES44AC's for example. Seems to small on the side. I don't particularly like the ACE's either. Not liking for the loco. But the UP SD70M's sign me up for all in all road numbers. Does anyone know if they speed match well with Katos? I would think with Tsunamis they should fit in quite nicely. I have Athearns ES44AC's and Kato AC4400CW's and they mu very nicely without a lot of speed matching. |
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Post by curtmc on Jan 25, 2014 8:34:50 GMT -8
FYI to BigBoy and all... The regular SD70Ms that Athearn did previously in the flagged UP scheme (4526-4528) were the initial 3 flag units, and the flag was changed before the later UP units. Don't think that those models are incorrect because the flag is different as the flag is different on the real ones and Athearn's model is correct.
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