Walthers Proto HO 42546 EMD FP7 & F7B, Chesapeake & Ohio #8004 & 8503 (DCC and LokSound)

Great for railroads that preferred four-axle diesels for their passengerruns, prototypes for the WalthersProto EMD FP7 came equipped with moreboiler water capacity on their stretched chassis. Providing enough steam topower train heat and some air conditioning systems on postwar trains taxedthe standard water supply of standard EMD F7 A units set-up for passengerservice, prompting EMD to roll out the new FP7 in 1949. Though outwardlysimilar to the F7A, FP7s were actually four feet longer to accommodatebigger water tanks with a capacity of 950 US gallons. Standard passengerpower into the Amtrak era and beyond (with some also handling freight chores),these WalthersProto HO EMD FP7 replicas are fully assembled and ready forservice with:
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantityavailable!Matches the prototypes' extended frame and bodyAvailable with ESU LokSound 5 Sound and DCC for DCC and DC layoutsRailroad-specific details Five-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motor Helical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet running Easy multiple-unit operation Correct RP-25 wheelsProto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers
Road-specific details of this WalthersProto replica include:
A unit details -Nathan M5 Air horn w/all bells forwardWhip-style radio antenna w/conduitFreight pilotKnob-style sand hatch doorsLate water fillerCab wind deflectorsEtched-metal cab sunshadesStandard type winterization hatchVertical body louversPhoto-etched Farr vertical grilles Dual headlights - upper single, lower twin vertical