Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is January 20th, 2026
After closing, if not in stock, you may join the Waitlist and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: Summer 2026
Product information:
The SD70ACe, built in the United States between 2004 and 2014, was introduced as the successor to the SD70MAC. Designed to meet EPA Tier 2 emissions regulations, the model later evolved in 2012 to comply with Tier 3 standards.
Industry-Leading Model Features:
- Paragon4 Sound & Control System featuring Rolling Thunder
- Integral Dual-Mode Decoder with Back EMF for Superb Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism Engineered for Heavy Towing and Smooth Slow Speed Operation
- All Wheel Electrical Pick-up
- ABS Body with Die Cast Chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
- Premium Caliber Painting
- Prototypically Accurate Paint Schemes and Road Numbers
- Many Separately Applied Details such as Handrails, Grab Irons, Bell, and Others
- Prototypical Light Operation
- Prototypically Accurate Sounds for the EMD SD70ACe Diesel Locomotive
- Microtrains-compatible Couplers (2)
- Will operate on Code 55, Code 70, and Code 80 Rail
- Minimum Operating Radius: 9 inches
Paragon4 Features:
- Operates in DC and DCC with improved DC speed control (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
- Built-in extra capacitance to navigate imperfect track
- Pro Lighting Mode offers individual control of all lights on model
- Switcher Mode for precision low speed control
- Record & Play Operation - records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
- High resolution audio
- Quillable horn for various whistle lengths and patterns
- Choice of three selectable horns
- Alternate whistle/horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
- Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
- Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
- Multiple realistic passenger and crew sounds play on command
- Grade Crossing automatic signal
- Automatic forward / reverse signal
- Prime Mover sound intensity varies with load
- Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset button for quick return to factory default settings