Walthers 19964 EMD F7 A/B - B&O - Baltimore & Ohio #4510, #5476 (blue, gray, black, dulux) - DCC & Sound HO Scale

Add classic diesel power to your HO roster quickly with WalthersMainline F7 diesels! First introduced in 1949 when railroads were rapidly dieselizing, these locomotives were great for both freight and passenger service. They came in a wide range of colors for almost every US railroad and many were in use until the 1980s. WalthersMainline F7 locomotives are ready for any job on your HO railroad and have these great features: One - time run of these road numbers, limited quantity available! They were used in freight and passenger service from 1949 to the 1980s. They have colorful paint and lettering. Factory - installed handrails. Available with ESU Sound for DCC and DC layouts with features like 4 function outputs with brightness control, full DCC compatibility, 14, 28, 128 speed steps, dual - mode operation, changeable air horns and bells, full 8 - notch prime mover sounds, compressor, dynamic brake, and multiple realistic lighting effects. They have the same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos with a five - pole skew - wound motor, 14:1 gear ratio, helical - cut gears for quiet operation, all - wheel drive and electrical pickup, dual machined brass flywheels, and a heavy die - cast metal chassis. LED Mars Light and headlight. Standard DC models have a 21 - pin plug for easy DCC conversion. Correct size RP - 25 metal wheels and Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers. Please note: When using Walthers - branded DCC - equipped locomotives in DC mode, don't use power packs over 18V, like MRC 1300 - series power packs. You can program alternate horns and bell sounds on the sound decoder using specific CVs.

Using your Walthers HO Scale EMD F7 A/B locomotive is easy. First, if you're using a DCC - equipped layout, connect it properly. If it's a DC layout, make sure to use a power pack that doesn't exceed 18V to avoid issues with the decoder. When running your locomotive, it can handle both freight and passenger service assignments just like the real - life prototypes. For the sound features, you can program different horn and bell sounds using the specified CVs. For maintenance, keep it clean from dust and debris. You can gently wipe the body with a soft cloth. Check the wheels regularly to make sure they're rolling smoothly and the electrical pickup is working. If you plan to convert a Standard DC model to DCC, use the 21 - pin plug for an easy conversion. Remember, this is a limited - quantity item, so handle it with care to enjoy it for a long time.