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3Commencing operation in 2004, the S70 is the archetype of modern North American light rail vehicles, having played a crucial role in the 21st-century rebirth of urban rail transit. First adopted as the vehicle of choice for Houston%u2019s METRORail, the S70 today provides service on rail transit systems across the United States. With several configurations, the S70 is capable of providing effective service on both high-density streetcar-style systems and grade-separated light rail lines. Developed using official Siemens documentation, Bachmann is delighted to announce the HO Scale Siemens S70 as the first ready-to-run modern Light Rail Vehicle for the North American modeler. Arriving DCC Ready for operation under track or pantograph power, the S70 features two system-specific body configurations, prototypical details, and LED interior lighting.Features include: %u2022 Siemens-approved design %u2022 DCC Ready for the decoder installation of your choice %u2022 Fully furnished and lighted interior %u2022 LED directional headlights, ditch lights, and marker lights %u2022 Precision motor %u2022 Selector switch for track or pantograph operation %u2022 System-specific detail configurations, including two cab styles %u2022 Separately applied details, including rear-view mirrors and flexible diaphragms %u2022 Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contoursMTS%u00ae SAN DIEGO TROLLEY #5087(S70US configuration; prototype photo shown)Item No. 62512NEW TOOLINGSIEMENS S70 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE (DCC READY)SHIPPING LATE 2026METRO-NORTH RAILROAD #301(not shown)Item No. 69025METRO-NORTH RAILROAD #302(not shown)Item No. 69026The latest variation of Siemens Charger locomotives joins Bachmann%u2019s lineup with the dual-mode SC42-DM. While similar in appearance to other Charger models, the SC42-DM is designed for commuter operation out of New York City, utilizing third rail electric power in Manhattan, before switching to conventional diesel-electric power once out of the city. Operated by MTA Metro-North Railroad, the SC42-DM is set to become the primary power for locomotive-hauled commuter rail service on all lines east of the Hudson River in the coming years. The Bachmann SC42-DM has been developed in collaboration with Siemens Mobility to ensure prototypical accuracy and arrives with authentic details, retooled trucks featuring third rail pickup shoes, and all of the sound and lighting functions you%u2019ve come to expect from a Bachmann Charger model.Features include: %u2022 Siemens-approved design %u2022 TCS WOWSound%u00ae DCC sound-equipped %u2022 Dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder for DCC and analog operation %u2022 LED directional headlights, ditch lights, and marker lights%u2022 Interior corridor work lights SIEMENS SC42-DM DUAL-MODE CHARGER(TCS WOWSOUND%u00ae DCC SOUND EQUIPPED)SHIPPING LATE 2026 NEW TOOLING NEW TOOLING%u2022 Precision motor %u2022 Model-specific trucks with third rail pickup shoes (non-functioning) %u2022 Die-cast frame with separately applied windshield wipers, grab irons, and details%u2022 Magnetically operated E-Z Mate%u00ae Mark II couplers %u2022 Blackened metal wheels with RP25 contoursPrototype photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority%u00aeCHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM CITYLYNX #406(S700 configuration; illustration shown)Item No. 62513NEW TOOLINGPrototype images used with permission from Siemens may not reflect the exact appearance of the models.UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITYSM TRAX #1125(S70US configuration; illustration shown)Item No. 62511NEW TOOLINGHOUSTON METRORAIL #410(S700 configuration; prototype photo shown)Item No. 62514NEW TOOLING Image used under Creative Commons license by Agsftw