Athearn Genesis G75718 - HO SD70M - DCC Ready - Union Pacific (We are One) #1979

HO SD70M - DCC Ready - 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?-