Introduced in 1949, the Electro-Motive 1500hp GP-7 combined the machinery of the F7 with a hood-type carbody that offered high visibility and easy engine access. The GP-7 was used in pulling every conceivable type of train and was sometimes substituted for part of a set of cab ...Introduced in 1949, the Electro-Motive 1500hp GP-7 combined the machinery of the F7 with a hood-type carbody that offered high visibility and easy engine access. The GP-7 was used in pulling every conceivable type of train and was sometimes substituted for part of a set of cab units.
Features: New Die-cast tooling for frame/sill Optional 800 gallon or 1,600 gallon fuel tank Fine scale handrails and stanchions Golden-white LEDs Painted hand rails Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds Directional lighting Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers Separately-applied wire grab irons MU hoses and coupler cut bars Two painted crew members NMRA 8 pin plug for DCC DCC Operation Features: Supports all DCC-programming modes Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28 A total of six DCC function outputs are available Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices Sound Functionality Features: Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes "on the fly" are provided for true realism