Walthers Proto HO 49547 EMD FP7 & F7B, Chesapeake & Ohio #8007 & 8506 (Standard DC)

Providing enough steam to power train heat and some air conditioningsystems on postwar trains taxed the standard water supply of EMD F7 A unitsset-up for passenger service, prompting EMD to roll out the new FP7 in 1949.Though outwardly similar to the F7A, FP7s were actually four feet longer toaccommodate bigger water tanks with a capacity of 950 US gallons. Standardpassenger power into the Amtrak era and beyond (with some also handlingfreight chores), these WalthersProto replicas are fully assembled and readyfor service with:
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantityavailable!Matches the prototypes' extended frame and bodyRailroad-specific detailsDCC-ready with 21-pin DCC (Mtu) connectorFive-pole, skew-wound, high-torque, high-efficiency can motorHelical gears with 14:1 ratio for smooth, ultra-quiet runningEasy multiple-unit operationCorrect RP-25 wheelsetsProto 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