Dear HO Scale Customers;

Atlas is excited to announce New CF-7 Diesel Locomotives

Prototype Info

The Santa Fe CF7 locomotive is a diesel-electric engine originally built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD) as an F7 and later rebuilt into a CF7 by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway. The CF7s were converted from F7 units between 1970 and 1978 to meet the need for more versatile road switchers. These locomotives had their streamlined car bodies replaced with custom-made, general-purpose bodies, making them suitable for switching duties. A total of 233 units were rebuilt, and they were used extensively across the Santa Fe system for various tasks, including switching cars, transporting local freight, and hauling mainline trains. The CF7s became popular on regional railroads, short lines and as grain belt facility switchers after being sold in the 1980s, and some remain in operation today.

Features:

• All new tooling.
• Several cab and body variations to accurately match the prototype:
  -(5) Cab variations include both rounded and angled roof styles and several different window arrangements
  -(2) Body shell variations (2 and 4 port exhaust stacks)
• Road name specific details such as roof mounted antenna plane, horn type and placement, AC units, truck types, cab variations, handrail variations, long hood grill variations and more!
• Solid or chain equipped end railings where appropriate
• Separately applied detail parts such as grab irons, horns and antennas
• Etched metal windshield wipers
• Accurate Painting and Printing
• New! Factory equipped with metal knuckle couplers for better durability
• DC and DCC/Sound versions available.
• Coupler cut levers, Trainline air hoses, MU Hoses
• Accurate Blomberg B Truck Sideframes
• All Wheel Pickup for smooth operation
• Illuminated directional LED headlight and number boards
• Five pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
• (2) truck variations - Blomberg and Blomberg Modified without external brake shoes
• NMRA compliant RP-25 blackened metal wheels
• Realistic die-cast underframe
• See through fans with separate fan blades
• Gold models are equipped with ESU LokSound.

Atlas Master Series Silver Additional Features:

• NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC.

ESU Loksound Functionality Features:

• ESU LokSound decoder, supporting all DCC programming modes.
• Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F31.
• Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.
• Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor and more

About Atlas HO Scale Locomotives

Atlas HO scale locomotives are noted for their prototypical, fine details, printing, reliability, excellent throttle response, and smooth operation at slow speeds. They are often available in both Silver Sound Ready and Gold Sound Equipped versions, allowing you to choose which experience you want from your locomotive right from the start. Will you run with sound and DCC controls, or will you run them without with the possibility of upgrading later? No matter what you choose, your Atlas HO scale locomotive will provide you with years of enjoyment and smooth operation.

About Atlas Master Line Locomotives

Atlas Master Line locomotives and rolling stock are highly detailed models that faithfully recreate the prototype down to the paint scheme and even railroad-specific details. They are offered in two varieties--Atlas Master Silver and Atlas Master Gold. Atlas Master Silver locomotives are sound and DCC-ready, with the appropriate speaker and plugs so you can use whatever decoder you prefer. Atlas Master Gold locomotives are DCC and sound-equipped right out of the box, making them the perfect choice for those who don't want to deal with installing decoders.

About Atlas Model Railroad Company

The primary mission of Atlas is to produce and offer to the public, multiple scale lines of high quality, model railroad products based on prototype information. Atlas’ philosophy is based on a dedicated commitment to prototype research, design and construction. The desired and demanded goal is to create, market and distribute durable operational scale models utilizing the full range of exacting detail which accurately depicts life-sized objects, while providing exceptional service to Atlas customers.

By keeping up the high standards set by Steve Schaffan those many years ago, Atlas will remain a leader in innovation and technology in the model railroading industry for years to come. Although many things have changed since Atlas incorporation in 1949, they follow the tradition and values of their founders. As Atlas have for the last 50 years, they will continue to produce quality, precision products for the model railroad enthusiast.

Order Due Date: August 27, 2025

Anticipated Delivery Date: September 2026

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