{"product_id":"kato-dc-n-scale-diesel-emd-sd70acu-canadian-pacific-rd-7020","title":"KATO (DC) N Scale Diesel EMD SD70ACU Canadian Pacific RD #7020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKato 176-8541 – N Scale EMD SD70ACU – Standard DC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Pacific RD #7020 (Military Heritage; Yellow Ribbon – Green\/Black)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe Kato EMD SD70ACU models are based on locomotives rebuilt from former SD90MAC units. In many respects, the SD70ACU is an evolution of the SD90MAC—an engine that, despite large orders from Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific, never fully integrated into broader North American fleets due to its massive prime mover and limited operational flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eBeginning in 2016, Norfolk Southern initiated a major rebuild program, converting SD90MACs into SD70ACUs by replacing Siemens electronics with Mitsubishi systems and fitting a new SD70ACe‑style cab. Canadian Pacific followed suit, partnering with Progress \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRail to remanufacture its own fleet. CP ultimately received 60 SD70ACUs in 2019.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eKato’s model captures these road‑specific details with precision, including correct headlight placement—nose‑mounted for CP and cab‑mounted for NS. This ready‑to‑run Standard DC locomotive features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eA powerful five‑pole motor with dual flywheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eDirectional LED headlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eHighly detailed body and crisp paintwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eKato knuckle couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eA DCC‑friendly mechanism for easy drop‑in decoder installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eA faithful, smooth‑running representation of one of CP’s most distinctive modern rebuilds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51523088744765,"sku":"KATO 176-8541","price":229.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/6284\/7293\/files\/kato_176-8541_cp_7020.jpg?v=1774482464","url":"https:\/\/www.abchobby.ca\/products\/kato-dc-n-scale-diesel-emd-sd70acu-canadian-pacific-rd-7020","provider":"ABC Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}