Box Kar Hobbies

Jay Roberts

During the horsepower race of the 1990’s, EMD offered an “upgradable” SD90MAC. EMD’s 6000hp 256H prime mover was still being tested for reliability and issues at the time and UP needed power quickly. To combat this, EMD offered the SD90 with the 4300hp 710 prime mover in it’s place until the 256H prime mover was ready to be installed after successful testing. Unfortunately, the 256H was deemed too problematic and the conversion was never completed. UP classed these as SD9043MAC’s. Purchased in 1996, these big brutes were initially used in coal drag service
before ultimately being used in other types of service. They were factory delivered with the “We Will Deliver” slogan. By the mid 2010’s, a large batch were sold to NS for rebuilding into SD70ACU’s.

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Starting tomorrow, there are 8 days till Box Kar closes. Hurry in and take advantage of the discounts and for those of you buying for your loved one, Father's Day is Sunday, so you know what to do!

Ok, so if you haven't made it to the store Diane's lease has been extended through June, AND we now have 25% off models, trains and accessories, 20% off chargers, books, magazines, and special orders, but we are still excluding RC cars, boats and things that fly! So you still have a little more time to come and scratch that hobby itch before Diane retires! Box Kar Hobbies, Hobbies for Everyone!