Bowser HO EMD F7 NYC (Lightning Stripe) A-B Powered Set with 21 pin board

Description: I History: a. The Electro Motive Division of General Motors F7 Locomotive. The F7 was the Electro-Motive's four entry in its line of freight service locomotives and proved to be one of the most successful designs of any type ever built. The model debuted directly after the F3 in the late 1940s and with EMD's success in the market up to that point railroads quickly placed orders for the F7. Once again, the latest F model proved efficient, rugged, and easy to maintain. The EMD F7 was the Ford Model-T of its day, the first true "common" diesel locomotive; thousands were built and could be found powering almost any train. When production had ended some 2,366 F7As and 1,483 F7Bs had been produced by 1953 just four years after the locomotive was first cataloged. Before production had ended on the F7 nearly 4,000 units were produced outselling all other manufacturers' designs, combined. The F7 proved so reliable and useful for many roads that hundreds remained in regular freight service through the 1970s and 1980s. The NYC had an extensive fleet of EMD F series units it the steel fleet and used them in both Freight and Passenger service. b. New York Central Railroad: The New York Central Railroad can trace its heritage back to one of the U.S earliest railroads while its rise into one of the nation's largest lines is credited to a ruthless Robber Baron and industrialist, Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. The NYC always remembered its roots and named a prominent passenger train after the "Commodore".In 1968 out of necessity the two competing railroads had no choice but to merge so the NYC merged with the PA Railraod and became the Penn Central. Depending who you believe (since Both hated each other) c. The 20th Century Limited: Although the NYC used the EMD F7 in freight and all passenger lines, the unit is most fondly remembered for it use in the final decades of the 20th Century Limited. The 20th Century Limited was NYC flagship and still regarded as arguably the finest passenger train ever operated. The 20th Century Limited traces its history back to 1902 when it was originally inaugurated that year between New York and Chicago (the Pennsy began running a similar plush train between the two cities that year as well; known as the Pennsylvania Special it was renamed the Broadway Limited in 1912). For the first thirty years both the Limited and Broadway were quite conservative and changed little aesthetically, using standard heavyweight passenger equipment and traditional steam locomotives. However, when the streamliner craze took root in the 1930s everything changed. The New York Central was the first of the rivals to begin dabbling in the new concept. During 1936 it rebuilt and modernized heavyweight cars (taking a cue from the B&O) for the its new Mercury, running between Detroit and Cleveland. The 20th Century was built for style and stardom (the train conveyed the New York lifestyle) and it tailored perfectly to young executives and “new money.” So popular was the train that the Central often dispatched two consists, one in each direction. Both the PRR and NYC misread the boom in WWII traffic and spent millions of dollars upgrading their respective passenger fleets as rail travel began its slow recession in the 1950s. While the Central purchased more in upgrades than the Pennsy it was also the first to call it quits with its flagship. In 1967, the same year that the PRR dropped “All Pullman” status on its Broadway Limited the NYC discontinued its 20th Century Limited at year's end, an ominous sign of just how derelict the passenger rail market was by that time. While arguments will persist over which train was most regal both reigned supreme in the east. Each train’s renowned status can be measured purely on how well it is remembered; after decades since each left the rails they remain well-documented in books, conversation, and for those who study the industry's history. II For Sale:Bowser HO Scale F7 NYC A&B set Powered Locomotive and Powered B unit with 21 pin board in NYC Lightning Stripe Paint Scheme. Features: Ready To Run and Fully Detailed New Upgraded Handrails (correct for all Phases) New 9'4" AAR B Trucks and Gearbox Metal MU Hoses, air hoses, windshield wipers, grab irons, coupler lift bars Operating headlights Window glass Can motor, flywheels, nickel silver wheels with RP25 flanges Knuckle couplers DC. Analog (DC) version NMRA 21 pin plug for DCC and soundWEIGHT3.5 lbsDIMENSIONS12.5 x 4 x 4.5 inches. III. Upgrading from DC to DCC: Recommended the Bowser HO 1228 Retro-Fit LokSound and DCC Chassis Kit, C636 Retro-Fit Sound with 21-Pin Socket. SKU: BOW-1228. MSRP: Model Trainstuff $90.00 Bowser $112.00 eBay various prices. Kits include Sound module (21 pin), speaker, speaker enclosure, screws.This is simple mounting. Plug in the module, screw speaker and enclosure to the frame, and plug in the speaker. (The sound chassis will fit Old Stewart Locomotives as well).All Units come preprogrammed. As with most sound equipped locomotives running with DC control, a unit with sound will start at a slightly higher voltage than a unit without sound. IV. BOX:Bowser new. V. Shipping: Domestic Free USPS Priority. International shipping through eBay global shipping program. Check my eBay page for dates out of town or inclement weather that would delay shipping. All purchases made after 12 noon will be shipped the following USPS business day.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Seattle, Washington

End Time: 2025-01-26T00:09:25.000Z

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Bowser HO EMD F7 NYC (Lightning Stripe) A-B Powered Set with 21 pin board

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Features: A & B units, DCC Ready with 21 pin board., Historical rail locomotive., A&B Units both powered, Light Function, Limited Edition, Painted

Control System: Analog

Gauge: HO

MPN: 2-1286

Rail System: Two-Rail System

Power Type: DC

Age Level: Adult Collector

Time Period Manufactured: 2000-2009

Control: Analog

Modified Item: No

Assembly Status: Ready to Go/Pre-built

Country/Region of Manufacture: China

Material: Plastic Shell Steel Chassis