Athearn G22728 HO SOO/Freight FP7A/F7B Diesel Locomotive #500a, #2501c

Athearn G22728 HO SOO/Freight FP7A/F7B Diesel Locomotive #500a, #2501c

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This is an Athearn G22728 HO Scale SOO FP7A/F7B Freight #500a #2501c. SOO Units Feature: While these covered wagons were bought for passenger service, they served most of their careers in freight service. Changing colors to the now familiar red and white scheme in the early sixties, and loosing their steam generators shortly thereafter, the old girls started to gain some real personality. Steam generator and side skirts removed, Grabiron ladder engineer side of the nose, Drop grabs replaced the rear vertical handrails, per prototype, Rear backup light . FP7 Phase I, Railroad-modified pilot with removed steps, Short grab iron ladder up the left side of the nose, Nose door w/ twin sealed beam headlight, Early style square winterization hatch, Early style square winterization hatch. Locomotive Features: All units are powered, Factory installed SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and DCC decoder (DCC+sound units only), Tsunami sounds are compatible with both DCC and DC operation (DCC+sound units only), Genesis driveline with balanced five pole skew wound motor and dual flywheels, Directional constant lighting; headlight brightness remains constant, Scaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more Fully-assembled and ready-to-run, Accurately-painted and printed paint schemes, Separately applied photo etched metal and injection molded detail parts, Cab interior, Coupler cut levers, MU hoses, Trainline hose, Windshield wipers, Lift rings, Wire grab irons, Detailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks, Sander lines, Body mounted McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible, DCC-ready Features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with both 8- and 9-pin connector (DCC-Ready only), Genesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain for trouble free operation, All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation, All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow, Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track, Incandescent bulbs for realistic appearance, Back up light, Blomberg-B trucks, Heavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power, Packaging securely holds for the model for safe storage, Replacement parts available, Minimum radius: 18”.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Athearn
Model Number: G22728
Road Name: SOO Line (SOO)
MSRP: $359.98

Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco


The Trainz SKU for this item is P12354868.

Trainz Product Id: 12354868
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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