{"product_id":"rapido-ho-scale-sd70mac-bnsf-9591-executive-swoosh-patch","title":"Rapido HO Scale EMD SD70MAC Diesel Locomotive – BNSF Executive Scheme w\/ Swoosh Patch #9591 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRapido HO Scale EMD SD70MAC Diesel Locomotive – BNSF Executive Scheme w\/ Swoosh Patch #9591 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly detailed HO scale model representing one of the most visually distinctive locomotives of the BNSF transition era. Featuring the classic \u003cstrong\u003eBurlington Northern Executive paint scheme\u003c\/strong\u003e combined with a \u003cstrong\u003eBNSF “Swoosh” patch\u003c\/strong\u003e, this locomotive captures a unique moment in railroad history where fleets carried mixed identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModeled as road number \u003cstrong\u003e9591\u003c\/strong\u003e, this locomotive reflects the period following the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe merger, when SD70MAC units retained their original BN colors while receiving updated BNSF branding. These patched locomotives became a defining feature of late 1990s and early 2000s railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBNSF Executive Patch – Transitional Era Realism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExecutive Scheme with Swoosh Patch\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a real-world repainting practice where locomotives were partially updated rather than fully repainted. This results in a unique and highly recognizable appearance that adds authenticity and visual interest to any HO scale layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBNSF Railway\u003c\/strong\u003e (ex-Burlington Northern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive paint scheme with swoosh patch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad number 9591\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRepresents \u003cstrong\u003eBN to BNSF transition-era operations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC\/DCC\/Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Rapido HO Scale Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLate-production Tier 1 SD70MAC tooling – first time in plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultiple nose and cab variations (nose light, high headlight, gyralight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRailroad-appropriate PTC antennas where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree HTCR truck variations with rotating bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull lighting package including \u003cstrong\u003etrack, step, and walkway lights\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy die-cast frame\u003c\/strong\u003e for superior traction and pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal grab irons and etched-metal steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull cab interior detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuggested minimum radius: \u003cstrong\u003e22 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Transition-Era HO Scale Layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale SD70MAC BNSF #9591\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for modelers focused on the late 1990s and early 2000s, when patched and mixed paint schemes were common across BNSF operations. These locomotives bring authenticity and variety to diesel rosters, especially in coal and heavy-haul service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransition-era HO scale diesel locomotive rosters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBNSF and Burlington Northern modeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoal and heavy-haul freight operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWestern U.S. railroading scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollectors of patched and heritage locomotives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpand Your SD70MAC Fleet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to build out your modern diesel roster? 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