{"product_id":"athearn-ho-gen-gp7r-locomotive-cnw-4281","title":"Athearn HO GEN GP7R Locomotive, CNW #4281","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago and North Western’s Oelwein shops were known for turning out a variety of rebuilt locomotives. A total of 74 GP7 locomotives were rebuilt between 1971 and 1981. The rebuild included chopped front hoods to improve visibility. The locomotives also received overhauled prime movers and electrical equipment. These modifications significantly extended the service life of the locomotives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1949, EMD introduced the GP7. The basic design followed most diesel switchers with the addition of a short hood instead of an end-cab. The hoods were also full height to better accommodate the diesel engine and mechanical and electrical components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1954 EMD upgraded the GP7 to become the 1,750 horsepower GP9. Externally, the first GP9s were virtually unchanged from the last GP7s. Later versions would include different louver arrangements, and the last ones would come without the frame skirting. The GP9 was available with all fuel tank, steam generator, and dynamic brake options as the GP7, including roof mounted “torpedo tube” air tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany railroads chose to rebuild their GP7s and GP9s for continued service. Often times, it was cheaper to do this rather than purchasing brand-new locomotives. Some railroads adopted a GP7R or GP7u designation to indicate a rebuilt unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber trainline and MU hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows and full cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Nub” style walkway tread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSander lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof access hatches on non-dynamic units per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell placement \u0026amp; type per prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, breather pipes, and retention tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched metal radiator intake grilles and fan grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir tanks mounted below sill unless noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting for realistic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed recorder unless noted or shown elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlomberg-B trucks with appropriate bearing caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody-mounted McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenesis driveline with 5-pole skew wound motor, precision machined flywheels, and multi-link drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately painted and printed paint schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds for the model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” — Recommended radius: 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers for optimal sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV chart included in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIMED FOR GRIME MODELS FEATURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuplicated look and feel of “In Service” equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaded base colors matched to the prototype\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePerfect starting point for adding grime and rust\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROAD NUMBER SPECIFIC FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1313:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic brake hatch, solid front handrails (no drop step), short MU stands, pointed pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1324:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic brake hatch, all-weather cab window, drop step, short MU stand, pointed pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2008:\u003c\/b\u003e Blanked-dynamic brake hatch, all-weather cab window, drop step, tall MU stands, flat pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2198:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic brake hatch, solid front handrails (no drop step), short MU stands, pointed pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1316:\u003c\/b\u003e Blanked-dynamic hatch, short MU stands, flat Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#2126:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic hatch, tall MU stands, pointed Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1301:\u003c\/b\u003e Blanked-dynamic hatch, fuel tank skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1303:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic hatch, fuel tank skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1366:\u003c\/b\u003e Blanked-dynamic hatch, no fuel tank skirting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1374:\u003c\/b\u003e Blanked-dynamic hatch, fuel tank skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1313:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic hatch, single note rear-facing horn, no fuel tank skirts, ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1317:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic hatch, no fuel tank skirts, ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#1336:\u003c\/b\u003e Blanked-dynamic hatch, no fuel tank skirts, ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e#3837:\u003c\/b\u003e Non-dynamic hatch, fuel tank skirts, 1200-gallon water tank, roof mounted air 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prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandrails, MU stands, pilot (per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanked-dynamic or non-dynamic hatch (per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-chime horn (mounted per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna on ground plane (positioned per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStratolite Beacon (flashing in DCC mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fuel tank skirting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMU stands (per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot (per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBNSF FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanked-dynamic or non-dynamic hatch (per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-chime horn (mounted per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna on ground plane (positioned per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel tank skirts (if applicable, per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort MU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanked-dynamic or non-dynamic hatch (per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-chime horn (mounted per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle note rear-facing horn (if applicable, per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntenna on ground plane (positioned per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1200-gallon fuel tank w\/ 1200-gallon water tank (if applicable, per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoof mounted air reservoirs (if applicable, per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall MU stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDitch lights (if applicable, per prototype)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCNW FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-dynamic 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