Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is January 28th, 2026.
After closing, if not in stock, you may click the Add To Wishlist button and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: Fall 2026
Product Information:
Bring big power to your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline SD70M!
Introduced in 1992 and built through 2004, this later "modified" (as noted by the "M" in the model designation) version of the EMD SD70, was equipped with a wide nose and North American Safety Cab. Based on the Phase I version our layout-ready models feature:
This layout-ready model features:
- All-New Tooling!
- One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
- Flush radiators per early production units
- Correct HTCR trucks per prototype
- Brass Nathan K5 air horn
- Treadplate detail on walkways
- Minimum radius 18" (22" or larger recommended)
- Fully assembled
- Heavy die cast metal chassis
- Cab interior
- Road specific details
- Standard bell on conductor's side
- Molded drill starter points for grab irons - easily added with SD70-Series Diesel Detail Kit (910-261, sold separately)
- Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
- Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers
LED Lighting includes:
- High or low headlight per prototype
- Improved, working front ditch lights
- Constant and directional lights
- 21-Pin DCC plug
- Pre-installed 28mm speaker
Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
- 5-pole skew-wound motor
- 14:1 gear ratio
- Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
- All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
- Dual machined brass flywheels
- Heavy die cast metal chassis