I am going to York to purchase one or two Legacy engines. One is the SD70 ACE. Where I am lost is the difference between SD70 ACE / SD70MAC / SD70AH & then some say Superboss which usually are a little cheaper. When I read the descriptions they seem to all read the same. I am new to the Legacy & Lion Chief equipment. I have recently joined O Gauge Forum so please bear with me. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to the Forum. Googling "differences SD70ACE SD70MAC SD70AH" brings up a lot of answers to this question. Maybe start with Wikipedia.
Here's a direct link to get you started: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD70_series
Also regarding Superbass, these are Lionel dummy locomotives (often B-units and typically without motors) with enhanced sound capabilities (Fat boy speakers, more powerful audio amp, and baffles). The lack of motors and associated drive circuitry is the main reason they cost less.
You may want to try dealers on line first. York may not have the engines you are looking for.
@SteveH posted:Welcome to the Forum. Googling "differences SD70ACE SD70MAC SD70AH" brings up a lot of answers to this question. Maybe start with Wikipedia.
Here's a direct link to get you started: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EMD_SD70_series
Hi Steve, thanks for all the information, it was just what I was looking for & answered all the questions
@romiller49 posted:You may want to try dealers on line first. York may not have the engines you are looking for.
I tried looking at dealers but could not find what I was looking for.I figured I'd look in York, if nothing I can always look at dealers again. Thank you.
If you are going to York and like now, it's close to the York meet, always wait and look at York. If they have what you're looking for it will most likely be at a better price. If not, what you want will most likely still be available at a dealer when you get back.
-Greg
Exactly what I was thinking Greg. I missed out on one in Allentown Show. A SD70ACe Legacy brand new in box for $485.00 by seconds. You snooze you loose. Thanks for your input Greg.