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Broadway Limited 9989 | EMD SD70ACe Norfolk Southern #1231 "Atlanta" Office Car Special - Stealth DC, DCC Ready | N Scale
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Description
Norfolk Southern #1231 wears a red and black Office Car Special scheme and carries the name "Atlanta". This Stealth version of Broadway Limited's N scale EMD SD70ACe runs on DC as supplied, with a speaker already installed for an easy decoder upgrade.
Specifications
| Brand | Broadway Limited Imports |
| Item Number | 9989 |
| Scale | N (1:160) |
| Model | EMD SD70ACe |
| Road Name | Norfolk Southern |
| Road Number | 1231 |
| Paint Scheme | Red and black Office Car Special scheme, named "Atlanta" |
| Control | Stealth: runs on DC as supplied, Next18 decoder socket and installed 8 ohm speaker |
| Construction | Plastic body, die-cast chassis |
| Couplers | Micro-Trains compatible |
| Minimum Radius | 9 3/4 in recommended (BLI lists 9 in) |
| UPC | 840396399896 |
| Condition | New |
Features
- Runs on standard DC right out of the box, with directional front and rear headlights.
- 8 ohm speaker already installed, with a Next18 socket so adding a DCC or sound decoder is plug and play.
- A lower-cost way into a detailed EMD SD70ACe if you plan to add your own decoder.
- Precision drive with electrical pickup on all wheels.
- Plastic body on a die-cast chassis for weight and pulling power.
- Separately applied handrails, grab irons and bell.
- Cab, headlight, sunshade and roof details matched to the prototype.
- Micro-Trains compatible couplers front and rear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it have sound?
No. This is the Stealth version, so it runs silent on DC. The speaker is already installed, so adding a Next18 sound decoder later is a plug-in job.
Can I run it on DCC?
Yes, once you plug a Next18 DCC decoder into the socket. As supplied it runs on DC.
What is the minimum radius?
Broadway Limited lists 9 inches. We recommend 9 3/4 inches or broader for the most reliable running, especially with long freight trains.
What track does it run on?
Code 55, Code 70 and Code 80 N scale track, including Kato Unitrack.
Is the road number the one shown in the photos?
The photos are Broadway Limited's official images. This item is Norfolk Southern #1231.
Is there a sound version?
Yes, see the Also Available section below.
Also Available
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Specifications
| Scale | N Scale |
|---|---|
| Road name | Norfolk Southern |
| Type | Diesel Locomotive |
| Engine style | SD70ACe |
| Control | DC Only / DCC Ready |
| Sound | No Sound |
| Era | Modern |
| TCA grading | C-10 Mint—Brand New |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Broadway Limited Imports |
| Part # | 187-9989 |