Kato 176-1979 N scale EMD SD70M Flat Radiator Union Pacific #1979 “We Are One”

Kato 176-1979  N scale EMD SD70M Flat Radiator Union Pacific #1979 “We Are One”

Prototype Information:
Introduced in 1992, EMD SD70M was a 4000-horsepower locomotive that ran on EMD’s new steerable truck design, known as the HTCR-II radial truck. This new truck allowed the locomotive to transfer its power to the rails more efficiently, which in turn enabled two SD70M locomotives to pull a train that would have taken 3 SD40-2’s to pull. The DC brother of the SD70MAC, the SD70M was primarily put to work hauling coal trains due to its high pulling capacity. 
UP’s “We are ONE” locomotive numbered 1979. This one-of-a-kind locomotive pays tribute to Union Pacific’s diverse workforce and directly references the Employee Resource Groups available for UP workers. This engine features a beautiful paint scheme that is only provided by KATO in N-Scale!

Model Information: 
These models will be equipped with all-wheel electrical pick-up and blackened metal wheels in trucks that replicate the HTCR Phase II trucks.

Model Features: 
.Powerful five-pole KATO motor with dual brass flywheels 
.Directional Headlight and illuminated, preprinted number boards 
.Kato magnetic knuckle coupler 
.DCC Friendly mechanism ready for drop-in decoder installation