{"product_id":"f7a-b-dcc-via-1402-1961","title":"F7A\/B DCC VIA #1402, 1961","description":"\u003cp\u003eEMD F7 A-B Set - ESU Sound and DCC -- VIA Rail Canada #1402, 1961 (blue, yellow)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Information\u003cbr\u003eClick here for additional information on DCC functions: ESU CV List\u003cbr\u003eESU Function Mapping\u003cbr\u003eESU Function Output\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAdd classic diesel power to your HO roster in minutes with WalthersMainline F7 A and B units!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith the arrival of the F7 in 1949, EMD had exactly what railroads needed to begin dieselizing with a vengeance. Geared for freight or passenger service, they were equally at home in either assignment. Over the next four years EMD built over 2200 A and 1400 B units, delivered in a rainbow of schemes for nearly every railroad in America. Tough and durable, many soldiered on into the early 70s and several are preserved\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBased on VIA's colorful passenger units, the A unit features a single headlight, while both units have steam generator details and 36\" dynamic brake fans. Other features include:\u003cbr\u003eLimited edition - one time run of these roadnumbers!\u003cbr\u003eUsed in freight and passenger service from 1949 to the 1990s - many preserved today\u003cbr\u003eNicely priced power for WalthersMainline freight and passenger trains\u003cbr\u003eFactory-installed handrails\u003cbr\u003eESU Sound for DCC and DC layouts featuring:\u003cbr\u003e4 function outputs with brightness control by CV\u003cbr\u003eFully DCC compatible\u003cbr\u003e14, 28, 128 speed steps\u003cbr\u003eDual mode DC and DCC\u003cbr\u003e4 air horns changeable by CVs\u003cbr\u003e2 bells changeable by CVs\u003cbr\u003eFull 8-notch prime mover sounds\u003cbr\u003eCompressor\u003cbr\u003eDynamic brake\u003cbr\u003eMultiple realistic lighting effects\u003cbr\u003eSame powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:\u003cbr\u003eFive-pole skew-wound motor\u003cbr\u003e14:1 gear ratio\u003cbr\u003eHelical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation\u003cbr\u003eAll-wheel drive and electrical pickup\u003cbr\u003eDual machined brass flywheels\u003cbr\u003eHeavy die cast metal chassis\u003cbr\u003eConstant and directional lights\u003cbr\u003e9-pin plug on Standard DC models for easy DCC conversion\u003cbr\u003eRP-25 metal wheels\u003cbr\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walthers Mainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32410782629950,"sku":"910-19937","price":369.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/9679\/5710\/products\/emd_f7_a-b_set_esu_sound_and_dcc_910-19937_big.jpg?v=1599075930","url":"https:\/\/affordablemodeltrains.com\/products\/f7a-b-dcc-via-1402-1961","provider":"AffordableModelRailroads.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}