Norfolk Southern SD70ACe No. 1071 – Central Railroad of New Jersey Heritage Unit
The legacy of the Central Railroad of New Jersey lives on in bold fashion with Norfolk Southern Railway Heritage Unit SD70ACe No. 1071—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. 1071 honors the Central Railroad of New Jersey, a vital Northeastern carrier known for its dense commuter operations, anthracite coal traffic, and gateway role into the New York metropolitan area. The locomotive wears a modernized interpretation of CNJ’s classic green and gold color scheme, complete with heritage lettering that immediately evokes the railroad’s distinctive identity.
As part of the program’s city-recognition theme, No. 1071 is lettered for Elizabeth and Scranton—two cities central to CNJ’s freight, commuter, and coal-hauling legacy. This detail directly ties modern Norfolk Southern mainline power to the geographic heart of the CNJ system.
Assigned to systemwide freight service, NS 1071 regularly leads manifest and intermodal trains across former CNJ territory and beyond. Our model captures the locomotive exactly as seen on today’s main lines—crisp graphics, clean 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
From its authentic CNJ heritage graphics to refined tooling and modern electronics, Norfolk Southern No. 1071 delivers a powerful tribute to one of the Northeast’s most important railroads.
ETA: Winter ’26
MSRP: $799.99 (ERR CRUISE & DCC/Sound), $874.99 (Blunami)
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