Norfolk Southern SD70ACe No. 1074 – Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Heritage Unit
The legacy of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad lives on in bold fashion with Norfolk Southern Railway Heritage Unit SD70ACe No. 1074, 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. 1074 honors the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, a railroad famed for its anthracite coal traffic, concrete structures, and premium passenger service. The locomotive wears a modernized interpretation of DL&W’s classic gray, maroon, and yellow color palette, one of the most elegant schemes of the pre-merger era.
As part of the program’s city-recognition theme, No. 1074 is lettered for Hoboken and Scranton—two cities that anchored DL&W’s passenger and freight operations. This detail firmly connects modern Norfolk Southern power to one of the Northeast’s most storied railroads.
Assigned to systemwide freight service, NS 1074 serves as a visual and historical capstone within the Heritage fleet. Our model captures the locomotive exactly as seen today—rich color separation, sharp lettering, and commanding presence.
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
Elegant, historically significant, and unmistakable, Norfolk Southern No. 1074 brings Delaware, Lackawanna & Western heritage into the modern era with museum-grade detail and performance that rivals late-run brass.
ETA: Winter ’26
MSRP: $799.99 (ERR CRUISE & DCC/Sound), $874.99 (Blunami)
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