"NEW" P2Ks F7 Summer 07

bogp40

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From: Weymouth, Ma.
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Posted by bogp40 on Saturday, April 28, 2007 6:43 AM

Just received my Walther's catalogue and buyer's guide today. First thing I noticed was that Proto is releasing an F7 (looks to be ph1) in the P2K line.

This is supposed to be a new drive, 14:1 gearing w/ helical gears. Authentic detailing on the shell, correct bulldog nose, no. boards, fuel tanks, underframe details, and prototypical coupler spacing.

The first release is available in ATSF, C&O, CB&Q, GN, MILW, SOO, NYC and SP. But wouldn't you know that the first run doesn't include my B&O in any paint.

This model comes w/o sound and with the QSI sound.

I really do like the Genesis Highliner shell, but in my opinion the Genesis drive is not as great as Stewart or IM. What Athearn was thinking to use the MRC sound also? I hope the new P2K "F" unit is as good as the Athearn plus it does have the better QSI sound decoder. Will have to wait and see just how this compares. I have no problems with any P2K I currently run.

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coborn35

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From: Duluth,Minnesota,USA
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Posted by coborn35 on Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:01 AM

I believe all the units are patterned after the GN Empire Builder units as the run of F's were designed to go with the Empire Builder set.

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Texas Zepher

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From: Colorful Colorado
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Posted by Texas Zepher on Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:24 AM

coborn35 wrote:
I believe all the units are patterned after the GN Empire Builder units as the run of F's were designed to go with the Empire Builder set.

Your right. These were actually announced last ummm July? at the same time as the Empire Builder passenger cars. I almost broke my purchasing rule and pre-ordered a few ABBA sets.

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jeffrey-wimberly

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:07 AM

bogp40 wrote:

The first release is available in ATSF, C&O, CB&Q, GN, MILW, SOO, NYC and SP. But wouldn't you know that the first run doesn't include my B&O in any paint.

Doesn't include KCS either, and they had a s***load of F7's.

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BRAKIE

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From: OH
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Posted by BRAKIE on Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:09 AM

Whoopee! Another F7..

Larry

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Texas Zepher

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From: Colorful Colorado
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Posted by Texas Zepher on Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:51 AM

jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
they had a s***load of F7's.

Almost all railroads did. The only more popular unit is probably the SD40-2.

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Texas Zepher

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Posted by Texas Zepher on Saturday, April 28, 2007 11:54 AM

BRAKIE wrote:
Whoopee! Another F7..

Better than yet another Big Boy.

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BRAKIE

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From: OH
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Posted by BRAKIE on Saturday, April 28, 2007 12:43 PM

Texas Zepher wrote:
BRAKIE wrote:
Whoopee! Another F7..
Better than yet another Big Boy.

True..There are many locomotives that have not been produce in plastic yet,still we see more F7s and other repeat locomotives..

Larry

Conductor.

Summerset Ry.

"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"

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Texas Zepher

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From: Colorful Colorado
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Posted by Texas Zepher on Saturday, April 28, 2007 5:35 PM

BRAKIE wrote:
Texas Zepher wrote:
BRAKIE wrote:
Whoopee! Another F7..
Better than yet another Big Boy.
True..There are many locomotives that have not been produce in plastic yet,still we see more F7s and other repeat locomotives..

Still I am not holding my breath for an E5, a GN 2-6-8-0, or anything like that. Being unique to 1 or 2 (if you call C&S separate from CB&Q) railroads is a killer. They don't have the mystique (deserved or not) of things like the Big Boy, that would make them attractive to non-UP modelers.