The EMD F Unit series of locomotives was dominant in the early ear of diesel locomotives. Used both in freight and passenger service, they proved to be durable and reliable. This Athearn Genesis EMD F Series Locomotive Power Mechanism will allow you to upgrade and repower a variety of EMD F Units with a smooth genesis chassis and drivetrain. Available in DCC Ready & DCC w/Sound versions.

Features:

• Powered F-unit chassis for Athearn, Highliner, and other manufacturers F2 through F9 locomotives
  
• Multiple truck journal box options
  
• Parts included to model with or without fuel tank skirts
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector (DCC-Ready only)
  
• Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation
  
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
  
• All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
  
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
  
• Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power
  
• Minimum radius: 18”

DCC w/Sound equppied units also feature:

• Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 decoder pre-installed
• Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
• Individual sound boards installed in both A and B units
• Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
• Some functions are limited in DC
• All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode Slow speed control
• Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
• Lighting effects such as beacons, Gyralight where prototypically accurate
• Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
• CV chart included in the box