Rapido HO Scale EMD SD70MAC Diesel Locomotive – Burlington Northern Executive Scheme #9589 (DC/DCC/Sound)

TheRapido HO Scale EMD SD70MAC Diesel Locomotive – Burlington Northern Executive Scheme #9589 (DC/DCC/Sound)is a premium HO scale model representing one of the most iconic modern diesel locomotives in North American railroading. Featuring the distinctiveBurlington Northern Executive paint scheme, this locomotive combines historic significance with modern diesel performance and collector appeal.

Modeled as road number9589, this locomotive represents the early era of AC traction diesel power, when Burlington Northern pioneered the use of high-horsepower locomotives for heavy-haul freight service. TheEMD SD70MACquickly became a backbone of BN and later BNSF operations, especially in coal service across demanding grades and long-distance routes.

Burlington Northern Executive Scheme – Classic Modern Power

TheExecutive Schemeis one of the most recognizable paint schemes applied to SD70MAC locomotives, featuring bold green and cream tones that stand out on any HO scale layout. These units represent the transition era of Burlington Northern into the modern high-horsepower diesel age.

• Burlington Northern (BN)road name
• Executive paint scheme
• Road number 9589
• DC/DCC/Soundconfiguration

Premium Rapido HO Scale Features

• Late-production Tier 1 SD70MAC tooling – first time in plastic
• Multiple nose and cab variations (nose light, high headlight, gyralight)
• Railroad-appropriate PTC antennas where applicable
• Three HTCR truck variations with rotating bearing caps
• Full lighting package includingtrack, step, and walkway lights
• Heavy die-cast framefor superior traction and pulling power
• Metal grab irons and etched-metal steps
• Full cab interior detailing
• MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC operation
• Suggested minimum radius:22 inches

Built for Modern HO Scale Freight Operations

TheHO Scale SD70MAC BN #9589is ideal for modelers focused on 1990s to modern-era freight operations, heavy-haul coal service, and western railroading. Burlington Northern was one of the largest operators of SD70MAC locomotives, using them extensively in demanding service where AC traction offered significant performance advantages.

• Modern HO scale diesel locomotive rosters
• Coal and heavy-haul freight operations
• Burlington Northern and early BNSF era modeling
• Western U.S. railroading scenes
• Collectors of classic diesel paint schemes

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Why This Model Stands Out

TheRapido HO Scale EMD SD70MAC Burlington Northern #9589 Executive Schemecombines a historically significant prototype, a bold and recognizable paint scheme, and premium HO scale execution into one standout locomotive. Whether you are modeling heavy freight service or building a collection of iconic diesel power, this locomotive delivers both realism and visual impact.

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