The SD70Ace, Any info?

[Anonymous]

Hi All.
Does anyone out there know if there are any of the SD70Ace's being picked up by any rail companys?
Or any info on the units proformance?
And if it is being modeled by anyone?

Thanks for any help.......Matt

[ericsp]

It appears so. Use the advanced search feature and search for SD70ACE in the Trains Railroad forum. There might have been something in the news wire about purchases.

[Anonymous]

The CSXT has alot of them. The MRL has them on order and the UP is in the works of getting theirs very quickly. As a matter of fact from what I understand there are a few SD70ACe Locomotives on the UP right "NOW"!
BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

Thanks BNSF railfan, good to see i am not alone.

But do you know if CSX has any SD-80M & SD-90M's on there roster. i am looking for an extention to my colection to the East Cost.

thanks for the help.......Matt----ALSO a BNSF fan

[Anonymous]

Union Pacific usually always gets what new out. I am sure they will have alot in time. And as for anyone modeling them the one company I know that is making them for $900 is Overland Models. I saw a very nice looking one at the Springfield train show and when she told me the price I almost fell out. I guess I will not be modeling that engine for along time till Athearn, or Kato starts producing them

[Anonymous]

And as for anyone modeling them the one company I know that is making them for $900 is Overland Models.

$900!!!!!!!!! for that it better have it's own desel motor and remote control!
Yes i think i will be wateing till KATO bring out one.

Matt

[Anonymous]

Yes I must agree with the both of you (Above). I Very badly want to get a Ptototype of the BNSF (GEVO)'s but their Price just goes be on me. Ill will too will just wait untill Athearn or Kato comes out with theirs. BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Typan

Thanks BNSF railfan, good to see i am not alone.

But do you know if CSX has any SD-80M & SD-90M's on there roster. i am looking for an extention to my colection to the East Cost.

thanks for the help.......Matt----ALSO a BNSF fan

Typan,

CSX has roughly 15 ex Conrail SD80MACs (there are no SD80Ms). I don't believe CSX has any SD90MACs, SD9043MACs or SD90MAC-Hs.

[Anonymous]

The CSXT & NS are the "ONLY" Eastern Railroads that own the EMD SD80MAC Locomotive that where split up from the Conrail era. Also,The UP & CP are the one's who own the EMD SD90MAC's. The UP also own's the EMD SD90MAC-H2. BNSFrailfan.

[Anonymous]

Don't foreget KCS ordered some SD70ACEs not sure how many.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPMODELER1

Don't foreget KCS ordered some SD70ACEs not sure how many.

You mean TFM not KCS anymore.

[Anonymous]

Matt,
The Kansas City Southern has announced that the railroad is ordering (30) locomotives this year. Montana Rail Link (16), Union Pacific (115), Norfolk Southern (52) SD70M-2 have already placed orders, and the CSX currently has 20 units.

Best regards,
Frank Swafford

[Bikerdad]

QUOTE: Originally posted by BNSF railfan.

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPMODELER1

Don't foreget KCS ordered some SD70ACEs not sure how many.

You mean TFM not KCS anymore.

KCS is buying the rest of TFM, not the other way around. TFM will be no more, wholly owned and operated by KCS.

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