Broadway Limited #3814 EMD F7 A/B UP 1467/1470B Yellow & Gray Aluminum Trucks A-unit Paragon3 Sound/DC/DCC Unpowered B

The F7 was the fourth model in GM-EMDs successful line of F unit locomotives and by far the best-selling cab unit of all time. In fact more F7s were built than all other F units combined. It succeeded the F3 model in GM-EMDs F unit sequence and was replaced in turn by the F9. Final assembly was at GM-EMDs La Grange Illinois plant or GMDs London Ontario facility. The F7 differed from the F3 primarily in internal equipment (mostly electrical) and some external features. Its continuous tractive effort rating was 20% higher (e.g. 40000 lb (18000 kg) for an F7 with 65 mph (105 km/h) gearing compared to 32500 lb (14700 kg) for an F3 with the same gearing.) A total of 2366 cab-equipped lead A units and 1483 cabless-booster or B units were built. (Note the B unit is often referred to as an F7B whereas the A unit is simply an F7. For clarity BLI refers to A units as F7A.) Many F7s remained in service for decades as railroads found them economical to operate and maintain. However the locomotive was not very popular with yard crews who operated them in switching service because they were difficult to mount and dismount and it was also nearly impossible for the engineer to see hand signals from a ground crew without leaning way outside the window. As most of these engines were bought and operated before two-way radio became standard on most American railroads this was a major point of contention. In later years with the advent of the road switchers such as the EMD GP7 F units were primarily used in through freight and unit train service where there was very little or no switching to be done on that line of road. Industry-Leading Features Product Information NEW Paragon3 Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight (and MARS Light Where Applicable) ABS Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort (2) Operating MicroTrains #1015 or Compatible Couplers Separately Applied Hand Rails Grab Irons Rear Diaphragm and Horn(s) Will Operate on Code 55 70 and 80 Rail Recommended Minimum Radius 9.75 inches Industry-Leading SOUND Features Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound) Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation 16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key Freight Yard related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key Farm related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key Maintenance Yard related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key Demo Mode for display and demonstrations Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder Individually adjustable sound volumes for most effects **Specifications on this page subject to change.