HO GEN SD80MAC Locomotive, Legendary Liveries BN #9800

Burlington Northern was a pioneer of AC traction technology, testing EMD’s SD60MAC before placing a large order for the SD70MAC production version. They were also no stranger to 20-cylinder locos, operating numerous SD45s and F45s in the 1970s. What if BN decided to take the next step in horsepower after the SD70MAC? Here is what these units would have looked like in Grinstein Green.