PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

The EMD F7 was a 1,500 horsepower Diesel-electric locomotive produced between February 1949 and December 1953 by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) and General Motors Diesel (GMD). Many F7s remained in service for decades, as railroads found them economical to operate and maintain. The Santa Fe railroad operated an extensive amount of EMD F7 diesel locomotives, many painted in the famous “Warbonnet” livery made famous by the Santa Fe’s passenger service.

The Athearn F7 itself also has a lush history. In the 1950s, this model was the first plastic one-piece body locomotive in the Athearn catalog. The Athearn F7 has been the train set locomotive of choice for over three generations of model railroaders.

Share the experience of model railroading and the gift of memories of the streamliner era!

LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

• See-through cab and/or portal windows

• F7A: dual headlight per prototype

• F7A: Separately-applied horns

• F7A: all-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation

• F7A: Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power

• F7A: All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow

• F7A: 5-pole motor with precision-machined flywheels and multi-link drive train     for trouble free operation

• F7B: Dummy

• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

• Replacement parts available including motor brushes