Powering a Railpower CF7

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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What is a good power chassi for the Railpower CF7 shell? Im going to a trainshow the 27 and want to know what to look for. Thanks for any help.

2

Why not look for an Athearn CF7? Since Athearn bought out RPP, then used the RPP shell on thier CF7, it oughta fit perfectly!

3

Or PPW:
HO SCALE COMPLETE CHASSIS ,FRAMES, F&R Power Trucks w/Worm Gear & Sideframes
DESCRIPTION PART # PRICE PART # PRICE PART # PRICE
CF 7 (RPP) 38702 $84.00 38701-U $15.00 42010-0 $21.50

http://www.ppw-aline.com/LocoChassis.htm

4

I’ll SECOND that.

The Proto Power West Chassis has a top grade motor (Athearn’s weak point ), and is a superior product.

Should I mention my two Atheran Genesis F unit motors that went bad just sitting in their boxes? or my new RTR GP-60’s where one of the two hums on arrival? Probably not.

5

Thanks for the advice.