HO SD70M - DCC & Sound - Union Pacific (We are One) #1979

UP NOTES:
Omaha, Neb., June 17, 2021: Union Pacific today announced a We Are One- summer tour that features a new commemorative locomotive dedicated to diversity and togetherness. The brightly colored locomotive will start its 2021 journey in Houston, Texas, on Juneteenth, the holiday that celebrates freedom and marks the end of slavery in the U.S.

UP No. 1979 is only Union Pacifics 18th commemorative locomotive. It honors the companys nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and the work they do supporting diversity, inclusion and equality. The unit commemorates the year Union Pacifics first ERG - the Black Employee Network - was established in 1979.

HOBBIES FOR GOOD:
The Athearn Team is pleased to announce that with each purchase of the Genesis Union Pacific We Are ONE unit, we will be making a donation to Hobbies For Good; a charitable organization that supports charities and causes throughout the USA.

SD70 SERIES LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
Lift rings
Factory installed wire grab irons
Dual sanding lines
Windshield wipers
Anti-glare panel painted on the nose
Standard or Freight-style brake wheel
See-through radiator fans
DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with 21-pin connector
MU receptacles and cables per prototype
Front / rear trainline and MU hoses with silver ends
Coupler cut levers with loops per prototype
Sunshades and sunshade tracks per prototype
Roof details such as antennas, air conditioners, beacons, and conduits per prototype
Pilot face spare knuckles and brackets per prototype
Several types of fuel tanks, all featuring separate gauges, sight glasses, and breather piping
Detailed and painted cab interior with control stand, display screens, detailed crew seats
Fine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance
Underframe mounted bell- regular or electronic
Low mount stepwell lights (non-operating)
Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain
All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
McHenry lower-shelf scale knuckle spring couplers
Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more
Accurately painted and printed paint schemes
Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage
Fully assembled and ready-to-run
Minimum radius: 18inch
Recommended radius: 22inch

LEGENDARY LIVERIES:
What are Legendary Liveries? An Athearn exclusive, they are the ultimate answer to -What if?- Featuring some of the most popular railroad paint schemes of all time, these models are perfect for collecting, proto-freelancing, or just plain fun! Whether company proposed paint schemes, canceled locomotive orders, or alternate takes on history, Legendary Liveries are fun and unique additions to any roster. Enjoy these items, and answer the ultimate railroad question of: -What if?-

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE
Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound
Dual cube speakers for optimal sound quality
Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
Full DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode
Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
Precision slow speed control
Program a multiple unit (MU) lash up with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
CV chart included in the box