A re-release of the ever-popular Santa Fe F7A in the classic red and silver Warbonnet scheme! This run can be operated with Kato’s previously released Santa Fe “Super Chief” and “El Capitan” classic named train sets!
Available in DC, DCC and (as a special order) with ESU LokSound for both A and B units! A units will come with multiple number board options so modelers can enjoy running multiple F units without doubling up on locomotive numbers!
The F-Unit is probably the most recognized diesel locomotive in North American history. It was found on railroads from East to West and North to South. Similar in appearance to its predecessor, the EMD F3, the EMD F7 was a 1500 hp multi-purpose locomotive. Although originally promoted as a freight-hauling unit by EMD, the F7 was also used in passenger service hauling such trains such as the Santa Fe Super Chief and the Great Northern Empire Builder. The F7 was the fourth model in GM-EMD's highly successful F-unit series, and was for a long time (until the introduction of the EMD SD40-2 freight unit) was the best selling Diesel-electric locomotive ever made.
The Kato EMD F7 comes in both A and B (cabless) variations, and is retooled from earlier variations of the F-unit locomotive chassis to make it DCC friendly. Passenger units can be identified by their Steam Generators vs. freight units which lack this detail.
Order Due Date: February 28th, 2020
Anticipated Delivery Date: Aug/Sept 2020