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Prototype Information:
 The
80/90MAC is one of today's most powerful locomotives,
seen throughout North America on Class I mainline
railroads and is now in leasing service.
Weighing
in at more than 400,000 pounds and with a length in
excess of 80 feet, the 80/90 is one of the heaviest
and longest single diesel locomotive in the world.
The
80/90MAC series was introduced by EMD in late 1995.
Conrail was the first railroad to receive the 80MAC
in early 1996. As it would turn out, Conrail would
be the only original buyer of this locomotive, even
purchasing both of the demonstrator units. CSX and
Norfolk Southern have since acquired these units.
The behemoth SD80 can generate up to 5,000 horsepower.
The maximum speed of the 80/90 is 75 mph.
To date, there have been three production "versions"
of the SD90. The production version we have chosen
to recreate is the 4,300 horsepower 9043.
Union Pacific, by far, operates the largest fleet
of SD90 units. They have even applied different paint
schemes to these units.
The 80/90 is equipped with the revolutionary radial
truck, capable of reducing the angle of wear between
wheels and rail. While keeping the wheels parallel
to the direction of the track, this truck literally
steers the locomotive through curves. This new technology
improves locomotive adhesion and performance, eliminates
several conventional truck components, extends locomotive
component and track life and improves the ride quality.
(Source: "Mechanically Speaking," Volume 3, Issue
12)
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Model
Features - 2nd/3rd Runs:
This
production includes models of both the SD80MAC and SD9043MAC
(i.e., different molds).
SD80's: Kato will be running CSX #801 Bright Future
as well as 3 NS Black versions..
SD90's: Two CEFX Leasing and the UP #8242 Lightning
Bolt w/Wings paint scheme will be offered.
These are a big, heavy model!! The overall length from
coupler to coupler is approximately 6.25" and the weight
is 134.3 grams. These are our biggest U.S. model to
date.
The split metal frame mechanism is "DCC-friendly" (designed
for easy drop-in installation of decoder). All models
are equipped with bright white
LED headlights.
These models also have lighted front-end ditch lights,
similar to those on our C44-9W models.
All models are equipped with KATO's new
magnetic knuckle couplers.
All
models include printed numberboards (modeler install).
The
detail of these models is SUPERB, with a detailed underframe
and detailed printing (including Warning Labels on hood
doors!!!!)
All
models are equipped with the powerful KATO five-pole
motor with dual brass flywheels. The pulling capability
of these models is reported to be 450g at 4% grade/10v
DC ... twice the pulling power of our SD40-2 models!
These
models feature NEW 7.4mm diameter, chemically blackened
metal wheels.
While
these models should be capable of operating on a 9-3/4"
radius curve, it is recommended they be run on curves
no smaller than an 11" radius to prevent the appearance
of unrealistic overhang. [If operating on 249mm radius
curve, the longer shank coupler (included) should be
installed.]
Modeling
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