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This is a model of an EMD F7 A unit diesel locomotive in an Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad version. The paint scheme and lettering are prototypical for Era III. It has a different road number from that for 20581. The locomotive body is partially chrome-plated to show the original locomotive's typical stainless steel look. Both trucks are driven by powerful Buhler motors with ball bearings. Traction tires. The locomotive has a built-in mfx/DCC decoder with many light and sound functions that can be controlled digitally. It also has a built-in plug connection on the back to power the speaker in the adjoining B unit from the decoder in the A unit. The locomotive has many separately applied details and the cab doors can be opened.
Length over the couplers 61 cm / 24".
Highlights
- Many light functions such as long distance lights or a Mars light.
- Running Sounds will work in analog mode - B unit not required to produce sound
- The B unit to go with this locomotive is available under item number 20587. A typical Era III express train such as the famous "Super Chief" can be made with the new Santa Fe cars that are also available.
- The body is partially chrome-plated to show the original locomotive's typical stainless steel look.
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Item: 20581
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