Athearn trains ho scale electromotive sd70ace diesel. Part 2 athearn genesis sd70ace sound install with soundtraxx. On the sd70m2, the prime mover drives an alternator and produces ac current that is rectified to dc current, which powers the traction motors. Plastic universal joints connect the driveshafts to the gear towers over each truck. I have almost pulled out whats left of my hair trying to get the ditch lights to flash when you press the horn button. Pictures are representations some road numbers may not be shown.
The entire installation can be completed in one to two hours with no modification required to the model. Athearn information and diagrams literature page 6. Moving forward, the emd sd70ace will posess the following features. Athearn genesis ho scale emd sd70ace norfolk southernns. Each model is powered by a 16cylinder, 4300horsepower diesel engine. Switch to manual notching mode and control the engine rpm sound manually. On the sd70ace, the dc current is then chopped back into ac. Hiawatha hobbies athearn genesis ho scale sd70 locomotives. Athearn genesis sd70 truck problem model railroad hobbyist. This may mean slightly different things to different companies. However, athearn didnt like how the tower 55 tooling was completely off from athearn specs athearn likes to use interchangable parts to keep costs down as well as better parts compatibility for the end user. Select your model from the list to link to a quick reference document specific to that engine. Athearn genesis sd70 sd70m2 sd75 diesel engines ho model.
I have many athearn genesis and rtr products but for me the mth ace is better than the athearn ace. I have an esu ecos2 control unit, as they have slightly different characteristics from the european models, i ask you what is a good digital setting for these loco. Unique problem with athearn sd70ace and tsunami dec author. Unique problem with athearn sd70ace and tsunami decoder. But if you just cant wait, choose how you want to run below and enjoy find great deals on ebay for athearn genesis sd70ace in athearn ho scale model railroads and trains. I have been searching the soundtraxx website and i think i have found the decoder needed to upgrade the dcc ready loco tsugn emd 710 3g. I broke the horn off a genesis wp geep and lost it, they sent me a new one. Athearn genesis sd70adding a decoder and setting up. Athearn genesis sd70ace tsunami digital sound decoder installation notes overview this application note describes how to install a tsugn digital sound decoder into an ho athearn genesis sd70ace. Tsunami 1rtr sound support tsunami 2 econami support. The motor nestles in the center of the black diecast metal frame, flanked by brass flywheels.
Athearn, genesis, sd70ace, ho, dcc, sound, athg68895, up. Aug 03, 2018 the new run of athearn genesis sd70 series locomotives features some first time paint schemes as well as some old favorites and many of them are going fast. Dec 11, 2010 we believe the athearn genesis sd70ace locomotive model represents the pinnacle of model locomotive development. There, i followed the instructions in the included user manual to set up the. The pictures look like the inside of my loco except the dd40 has twin motors with joined drive shafts. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. It is quite dusty since it has sat out on my layout but runs and sounds great. Athearn trains ho scale ge es44ac gevo diesel locomotive. Hey guys, so i went down to maryland today to pick up another ho scale athearn genesis sd70ace in burlington northern santa fe bnsf heritage 3 h3 roadnumbe. Is it the older run of sd70s or the newer sd70ace s and sd70m2s. Jun 17, 2020 i just got two athearn genesis sd70 ace bnsf athg68865 and one up athg89832 both with sound. Athearn, genesis, sd70ace, ho, dc, athg89635, emd lease. Part 2 focuses on disassembly of locomotive, milling frame, and soldering.
Athearn genesis sd70ace with tsunami2 sound youtube. Athearn power pickup problem model railroader magazine. First, remove the coupler box screws and the coupler boxes from both ends of the locomotive. I have had very good experiences with the athearn parts dept. It comes with everything shown, the only thing missing is the clam shell outer plastic and manual. Athearn genesis gp7 wtsunami dcc hesitatingpausing at.
The models mechanism is almost identical to that of the athearn genesis sd70ace. Athearn genesis sd70s came factory equipped with a digitrax designed light board. Ho scale sd70ace heritage unit athearn genesis product. Switch to manual notching mode and control the engine rpm sound. With the motherboard all wired up according to the wiring diagram in the manual you can install the wow121diesel on the motherboard. On december 6, 2018 up 4141 led the funeral train carrying the late president george h.
Athearn genesis emd sd70ace tcs train control systems. The lack of dcc functions in the mth doesnt bother me. Mar 05, 2021 athearn genesis sd70ace up 1943 condition is new. In contrast, i bought the first batches of bachmanns dcc dda40x in both ho and n many months ago, and after programming the decoder ids, they went straight to the club layouts pulling high priority piggys at track speed and both ran flawlessly. I then carefully separated the frame from the locomotive shell. Athearn genesis sd70 ace diesel engines ho model trains. Athearn genesis sd70ace wleds flashing ditch lights. Athearn genesis ho sd70 norfolk southern spring creek. Athearn genesis sd70 sd70m2 sd75 diesel engines ho model trains. Mth or athearn genesis sd70ace model railroader magazine. After placing the locomotive upside down in a foam cradle, i removed the coupler boxes and two additional philipshead screws on each side of the locomotives fuel tank. Best cv setting for sd70ace genesis model railroader. A bnsf sd70ace just went past under my office window, and the cab roof is painted whitelight grey. Get the best deals on athearn handrails when you shop the largest online selection at.
Athearn has posted cvs to improve sd70ace sound model. There are many, many mistakes on the mth model, it was a real eye opener to see a picture by picture appraisal of both the real thing and the model, i cant remember which website it was but it was all there for all to see and as i say, many detail mistakes. The internet is full of people describing the affliction you describe. A quick unboxing and look at the new athearn genesis sd70ace sd70ah in the union pacific 1943 paint the spirit of the union pacific. New for the sd70ace and sd70m2, led lighting correctlysized operating ditch lights snowplow. If you want to add a decoder and have alternating ditch lights the following steps are recommended. Below is a list of the models that are equipped with tsunami2 decoders. While a fairly rare model and limited in years of service, a great offering. Itll be interesting to see how well athearn s readytoroll u50 is put together compared to its genesis ace. Apr 29, 20 i have 3 mth sd70ace s and 3 genesis sd70ace s. Havent had the chance to really look at but all my other 6 axle power. Athearn g01943 sd70ace and sd70m2 specific features.
The athearn genesis sd70ace is also available with a factoryinstalled soundtraxx tsunami digital command control dcc decoder. For a complete list of features, visit athearn website. Im very happy with my mth aces even though they may have some inaccuracies here and there. Kb467 athearn dd40 ho decoder install with two motors. Still makes me glad that i purchased my th mth sd70ace over the weekend at the local train show. The plastic readytorun model features many roadnamespecific detail parts. If i need a second sd70ace, ill consider an athearn, expecting the qc to have improved by then. On the sd70ace, the dc current is then chopped back into ac to power the traction motors. Athearn trains ho scale electromotive sd70ace diesel locomotive this ho scale sd70ace has the fine detail of a museumquality brass model. The sd70ace was most likely retooled up to genesis quality. Dynamic brakes when assigned to mountainous terrain, diesel locomotives were often equipped with dynamic brakes which used the regenerative properties of the traction motors to slow the train on downhill grades. In 2017 athearn is leading the way by releasing its first models factory equipped with our premium line of tsunami2 digital sound decoders. I have noticed a few problems on the front truck of my sd70ace.
Home ho scale athearn ho athearn genesis ho emd diesel locomotives sd70 diesel locomotive athearn genesis ho sd70 norfolk southern. Athearn sd70ace decoder installation featuring the genmb1 motherboard, wow121diesel decoder, and 28mm speaker by tcs. Being aware of that i took special precaution when i bought an athearn genesis sd70mac spirit of cumberland two years ago from pacific western rail systems. In 2017 athearn began installing our new line of tsunami2 premium digital sound decoders in their genesis models. If you are in possession of any ho train enginecar assembly diagrams, brochure, or catalog that are not listed within this site, please contact me about posting them here in this section. Athearn has now released an ho scale genesis series model decorated in the spirits unique paint scheme, and equipped with a soundtraxx tsunami2 dualmode decoder as an option. Athearn has now released an ho scale genesis series model. Athearn genesis dcc ready model railroader magazine. Athearn genesis ho sd70 series new locos are now in stock.
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