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Athearn HO scale FP7 diesel locomotive
outstanding
the front trucks turning ability is hindered by the small step
added to the apron or “cow catcher” on the front of the
engine. It would cause the front trucks to jump the tracks
when negotiating curves as wide as 24". I solved the problem
by reducing the size of the step so the front truck could turn
fully.
Hey! where did Athearn picked up a FP7?
I knew Highliner products (thanks Paul) was used for their F units, but the FP-7 came out of nowhere.
Excellent!!! I’m drooling over here. I love all the video reviews.
Very nice model.
Very nice model! Like all DCC & sound equiped engines, they are pretty pricy but they are made with good quality materials and engineered to run smooth. I have not seen Athearn’s brand new F units but I would like to see “Acetal” hand rails replaced with metal for easier handling and the lighting including the “Mars” lights where applicable, could be brighter with more realistic pulsing (Mars) simulation. I love the Athearn details, finish & interior as viewed through the windsheild coming down the tracks. The addition of a defeatable interior light would be nice to show of this feature at night. 'Gotta love 'em!
wht happened to the originalset up too much tec
I have one of the older FP models - today everything is too high priced for children to play with the trains.
Good looking model, but not for me only because it’s a road I don’t model. If it were Rock Island, it would be a different story!
I have one, A and B units, they are great!!!
I think the sound of the 567 is excellent! It has the “whine” of the engine…and even a little bass tone. Tsunami is a great deal. The bell is good too…the only thing I would have preferred is the Nathan M-5 to sound like an M-5. I have a TSU-AT1000 that DOES have it, so I know its availible.
VERY NICE AND ENJOYABLE.
i WOULD LOVE TO OWN A PAIR