The legacy of the Reading Company lives on in bold fashion with Norfolk Southern Railway Heritage Unit SD70ACe No. 1067 and now it’s ready to take its place on your O Scale roster.
Unveiled as part of Norfolk Southern’s acclaimed Heritage Program, No. 1067 honors the Reading Company, a powerful Northeastern carrier best remembered for its fast freight operations, anthracite coal traffic, and the iconic “Bee Line Service” slogan. The locomotive wears a modernized interpretation of Reading’s classic green and yellow color palette, highlighted by bold striping, heritage lettering, and unmistakable Bee Line graphics that instantly set it apart on the main line.
As part of the program’s city-recognition theme, No. 1067 is lettered for Reading and Philadelphia—two cities central to the railroad’s identity and its role in shaping rail transportation throughout eastern Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. This detail directly connects modern Norfolk Southern power to the geographic heart of the Reading system.
Assigned to systemwide freight service, NS 1067 has become one of the most visually striking locomotives in the Heritage fleet, leading manifest, intermodal, and priority freight assignments across former Reading territory and far beyond. Our model captures the locomotive exactly as seen on today’s main lines—clean graphics, crisp color separation, and the commanding presence of the SD70ACe platform.
Built to satisfy both operators and collectors, this model is engineered for smooth performance, exceptional pulling power, and museum-grade detail. Whether you operate in 3-Rail or 2-Rail, you’ll experience a modern diesel rendered to a standard that rivals late-run brass.
Key Features
Precision ABS shell with cast-metal chassis for exceptional durability and prototypical heft
Die-cast metal pilots, trucks, fuel tank, detailed side grilles, and moveable roof fans
Horizontal CAN-motor drive with sprung axles for smooth, quiet operation
RP25 metal wheels on metal axles, plus Kadee-compatible coupler mounts on 2-Rail models
Full lighting suite: Rule 17 headlights, illuminated number boards, LED ditch lights, and interior cab lighting
Detail enhancements: brass handrails & horn, painted cab details, and unmatched exterior detail
Advanced Electronics
Soundtraxx Blunami available in both 2-Rail and 3-Rail
3-Rail: ERR Cruise / TMCC / RailSounds (compatible with TMCC, Legacy, DCS)
2-Rail: ESU LokSound 5.0
Operational Flexibility
Runs on O-54 curves (3-Rail) and 48" radius (2-Rail)
Precision flywheel motor delivers powerful head-end pull and prototypical slow-speed control
Why It Stands Out
This SD70ACe isn’t just a beautiful model, it’s a moving tribute to one of the Northeast’s most recognizable railroads. From the authentic Reading “Bee Line Service” graphics and Reading / Philadelphia lettering to the ultra-refined detailing and modern electronics, Norfolk Southern No. 1067 delivers the full prototype experience in O Scale with build quality that rivals late-run brass.
ETA: Winter ’26
MSRP: $799.99 (ERR CRUISE & DCC/Sound), $874.99 (Blunami)
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