{"product_id":"rapido-ho-scale-sd70mace-bnsf-9725-h3-swoosh-rebuild","title":"Rapido HO Scale EMD SD70MACe Rebuild Diesel Locomotive – BNSF H3 Swoosh Scheme #9725 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRapido HO Scale EMD SD70MACe Rebuild Diesel Locomotive – BNSF H3 Swoosh Scheme #9725 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly detailed HO scale model representing modern rebuilt diesel power in active BNSF service. Finished in the bold \u003cstrong\u003eBNSF H3 “Swoosh” 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\u003e9725\u003c\/strong\u003e, this locomotive is part of BNSF’s SD70MACe rebuild program, where earlier SD70MAC units were upgraded with modern traction systems, updated electronics, and improved operational efficiency. 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