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 Posted - April 19 2007 : 3:51:43 PM
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I really thought I'd seen that Walthers scaled down the roadname offerings on this coming Proto 2000 F-7A and B set to include only Great Northern examples to go with the Empire Builder passenger cars...however I did find this today and guess we'll see them as stated this summer...
The Athearn-Genesis F-units certainly set the standard for what a seriously great F-unit should look like, so these Proto 2000s have their work cut out for themselves. The only knock I ever hear on the Genesis F's is the MRC sound systems. The Proto 2000 models will have a QSI sound system and could trump the Athearns in that department...
HO scale, $369.00, not currently in stock at Walthers, Expected: 30-Jun-2007 (Limited Run)
* All-New Drive
* 14:1 Gear Ratio for Easy Multiple-Unit Operations
* Helical Gears for Ultra-Quiet & Smooth Running
* Five-Pole, Skew-Wound, High Torque, High Efficiency Can Motor
* Heavily Weighted for Maximum Traction
* Both A&B Units Powered
* Painted Metal Grab Irons, Ladder Stand-Offs, Handrails & Lift Rings
* Correct Coupling Distance Between A & B Units
* Most Authentic Bulldog Nose Ever Done
* Correct Windshield Slope
* Roof Panel Weld Lines
* Correctly Sized Bolt Heads
* Complete Scale Fuel Tank w/Hangers, Battery Box, Air Tank & Underframe Detail
* Working Headlight w/Bezel & Recessed Lens
* Working Mars Light as Appropriate - Works on DC or DCC
* With or Without Dynamic Brakes to Match Prototypes
* Correct Style Lighted Numberboards
* Bright Sunny White LED Lighting
* Separate, Clear Class Lights
* Full Cab Interior w/Crew Figures
* New Insulated Diecast Magnetic Knuckle Couplers
* Full or Partial Fuel Tank Skirts to Match Prototypes
* Correct Grab Iron Style & Placement for Each Roadname
* Freight, Passenger or Snowplow Pilot
* All-New Sideframes w/Road Specific Journals & With or Without Speed Recorder * Nose Lift Rings as Appropriate
* Operating Diaphragms as Appropriate
* Etched Metal Farr or Horizontal Grilles
* Visible Details Behind Grilles & Under Fan Covers
* Available with Dual Mode QSI Sound & DCC Sound and DCC-equipped models can be operated on either DC or DCC layouts, and feature authentic model 567 prime mover recordings that include exhaust, improved throttle notching and transition sounds for change in traction motor electrical connection during acceleration, road-specific horn tone to match prototype, bell, squealing brakes, doppler effect, air let off and much more.
Tony Cook
HO-Scale Trains Resource
http://ho-scaletrains.net
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