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Athearn's CF7

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Athearn's CF7
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 27, 2003 7:16 PM
The CF7 is for the die hard Santa Fe modeler and it comes in
SF pinstrips
SF warbonet
Two versions of Amtrak
LA JCT.

To get a sneek preview go to www.athearn.com and go to NEW and click on Ready to Roll and you find the CF7.

What do you think of the new CF7?

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Athearn's CF7
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 27, 2003 7:16 PM
The CF7 is for the die hard Santa Fe modeler and it comes in
SF pinstrips
SF warbonet
Two versions of Amtrak
LA JCT.

To get a sneek preview go to www.athearn.com and go to NEW and click on Ready to Roll and you find the CF7.

What do you think of the new CF7?

[:)][:)] [:p][:p] [:D][:D] [}:)][}:)] [8D][8D] [;)][;)] [8)][8)]
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Posted by Trainnut484 on Monday, July 28, 2003 10:37 AM
I think it's about time a finished CF7 came out in plastic. It was a locomotive that only a mother could love LOL.



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Posted by Trainnut484 on Monday, July 28, 2003 10:37 AM
I think it's about time a finished CF7 came out in plastic. It was a locomotive that only a mother could love LOL.



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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 3:14 PM
I'm on the list to buy one. I love home brewed units.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 3:14 PM
I'm on the list to buy one. I love home brewed units.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 9:45 PM
I'll buy an undec version and put in NEW YORK CENTRAL, LIGHTNIG STRIPES[:p][:p][:p][:p][:p][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 28, 2003 9:45 PM
I'll buy an undec version and put in NEW YORK CENTRAL, LIGHTNIG STRIPES[:p][:p][:p][:p][:p][:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 3, 2003 8:34 PM
I have mine on order. Just what every ATSF fan needs. Besides they got onto so many shortlines, so I think it's nice to see a unique engine now and again. How about a GN NW-5 wouldnt some guys like to see one of those? Or a Rock Island TA? Now and again we need a niche engine in plastic.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 3, 2003 8:34 PM
I have mine on order. Just what every ATSF fan needs. Besides they got onto so many shortlines, so I think it's nice to see a unique engine now and again. How about a GN NW-5 wouldnt some guys like to see one of those? Or a Rock Island TA? Now and again we need a niche engine in plastic.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:10 PM
YAAAAA, a TA would be great, I love it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 9:10 PM
YAAAAA, a TA would be great, I love it.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 3:32 AM
Why isn't Athearn releasing an undecorated model in their upcoming RTR CF7? Does this make any sense?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 3:32 AM
Why isn't Athearn releasing an undecorated model in their upcoming RTR CF7? Does this make any sense?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 4:52 PM
I guess I can stop shopping eBay for Rail Power Products shells. Couldn't tell from the photo on athearn's website but did they revise the door/hinge/latch details along the hood?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 4:52 PM
I guess I can stop shopping eBay for Rail Power Products shells. Couldn't tell from the photo on athearn's website but did they revise the door/hinge/latch details along the hood?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 8:10 PM
i am looking foward to getting one. all of my engine roster is santa fe. the cf7 has made it to some strange places, not the least of which is the boston engine terminal commuter rail yard at south station as the terminal switcher. it was sprayed over with a light silver paint with a big T for the mbta commuter rail. but the santa fe logo is bleeding through it .it has run pretty well but it looks tired.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 8:10 PM
i am looking foward to getting one. all of my engine roster is santa fe. the cf7 has made it to some strange places, not the least of which is the boston engine terminal commuter rail yard at south station as the terminal switcher. it was sprayed over with a light silver paint with a big T for the mbta commuter rail. but the santa fe logo is bleeding through it .it has run pretty well but it looks tired.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 9:45 PM
I didnt see an undecorated model listed on Athearn's site. I would love to custom paint another CF-7 for the Washington Central (a short line that was bought out by BNSF). I guess ill have to get a painted model and strip the factory paint off it.



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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 7, 2003 9:45 PM
I didnt see an undecorated model listed on Athearn's site. I would love to custom paint another CF-7 for the Washington Central (a short line that was bought out by BNSF). I guess ill have to get a painted model and strip the factory paint off it.



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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 11:35 AM
Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 11:35 AM
Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 12:10 PM
This is only a sneek peek guys. Most of the CF7's I've seen are just plan yellow.
Trust me there probaley will be an undecerated version.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 12:10 PM
This is only a sneek peek guys. Most of the CF7's I've seen are just plan yellow.
Trust me there probaley will be an undecerated version.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 5:00 PM
I agree with you on that bryan, it's just a matter of time. I am just disappointed that I'll have to wait a little longer!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 5:00 PM
I agree with you on that bryan, it's just a matter of time. I am just disappointed that I'll have to wait a little longer!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 8:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by appst03

Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
You might 91% alcohol from Walgreens, it's cheap, readily available and I undersatnd it works in a couple of hours. I think 91% is correct, or something like that.[:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 8:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by appst03

Yes I was am in the same boat as you camodude51. I had hopes of buying an undecorated model for my own free-lanced shortline. Do you have any suggestions as to what type of paint remover to use?? Thanks!
You might 91% alcohol from Walgreens, it's cheap, readily available and I undersatnd it works in a couple of hours. I think 91% is correct, or something like that.[:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 1:53 AM
Okay thank you for the tip emeraldisle. I will try it out!
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 1:53 AM
Okay thank you for the tip emeraldisle. I will try it out!

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