Providing enough steam to power train heat and some air conditioning systems on postwar trains taxed the standard water supply of EMD F7A units set-up for passenger service, prompting EMD to rollout the new FP7 in 1949. Though outwardly similar to the F7A, FP7s were actually four feet longer to accommodate bigger water tanks with a capacity of 950 US gallons. Standard passenger power into the Amtrak era and beyond (with some also handling freight chores), these WalthersProto replicas are fully assembled and ready for service with:
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
Matches the prototypes' extended frame and body
Railroad-specific details
DCC-ready with 21-Pin DCC connector
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 wheels
Proto MAX(TM) magnetic metal knuckle couplers
Different road number may be pictured. Please always check description for the road number you are ordering.
Different road number may be pictured. Please always check description for the road number you are ordering.
This product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. See manufacturer website for full details.
