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EMD SD70M 1st Generation

| April 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

SD70M1st Generation AZL SD70M:

The EMD SD70 is a series of diesel-electric locomotives produced by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors in response to the GE Dash 9-44CW. Production commenced in late 1992 and since then over 4000 units have been produce

The SD70M has a wide nose and a large comfort cab (officially known as the “North American Safety Cab”), allowing crew members to ride more comfortably inside of the locomotive than the older standard cab designs. Production of the SD70M ceased in late 2004.

 

AZL Model Details:

  • 8mm Faulhauber can motor
  • Dual flywheels
  • LED directional controlled lighting
  • Prototype specific details
  • Choice between truck and body mount couplers
  • DCC ready

 

Model Photos:

 

AZL SD70M:

AZL #Road NameRoad Number
6101-1NS2583
6101-2NS2584
6101-2NS2587
6102-1UP4003
6102-1UP4040
6102-1UP4073
6104-1UP | Flag4948
6104-2UP | Flag4952
6104-3UP | Flag4965

 

Additional Manufacturer Notes:

Prototype background material from Wikipedia

Category: Locomotives