Recieved a new Athearn Genisis SD70ACe in the emd demo scheme in yellow, silver.
I do intend to buy all 4 of the SD70 series of demo schemes.
Pro,
Very well detailed, smooth as silk and great sound, accurate paint scheme.
Con,
Still using bulbs instead of LEDs.
Sorry I can’t post pictures, wish I could.
Dave
If I ever get an SD70ACe, the Genesis model will be the one! I just think the detail is so much finer than the others, MTH included. All those etched metal parts make it look like high end brass.
The Athearn mini bulbs do seem to burn out quicker than others. When they do, I replace them with Miniatronics 15mA bulbs (the 20mA ones seem a little too bright). I don’t know how long those last, but I haven’t had one burn out yet! The finer wire is also easier to manage, and they’re direct replacements for Athearn’s.