{"product_id":"rapido-ho-scale-sd70ac-csx-4713-yn3-flared-radiator","title":"Rapido HO Scale EMD SD70AC Diesel Locomotive – CSX YN3 Scheme #4713 w\/ Flared Radiator (DC\/DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRapido HO Scale EMD SD70AC Diesel Locomotive – CSX YN3 Scheme #4713 w\/ Flared Radiator (DC\/DCC\/Sound)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly detailed HO scale model representing modern CSX freight power. Finished in the bold \u003cstrong\u003eCSX YN3 paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e, this locomotive delivers contemporary railroading realism with premium detail and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModeled as road number \u003cstrong\u003e4713\u003c\/strong\u003e, this locomotive represents a rebuilt SD70MAC converted into \u003cstrong\u003eSD70AC configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of CSX’s fleet modernization program. 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