{"product_id":"rapido-70129-ho-maryland-pennsylvania-cf7-diesel-locomotive-dc-silent-version","title":"Rapido 70129 HO Maryland \u0026 Pennsylvania CF7 Diesel Locomotive DC Silent Version","description":"Rapido 70129 HO Maryland \u0026amp; Pennsylvania CF7 Diesel Locomotive - DC Silent Version, in NEW CONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Rapido Trains Part #70129\u003cbr\u003e- HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e- Cleburne Shops CF7 Diesel Locomotive\u003cbr\u003e- Square Cab\u003cbr\u003e- Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad\u003cbr\u003e- 1992+\u003cbr\u003e- Road #1502\u003cbr\u003e- DC Silent Version (21-Pin DCC Ready)\u003cbr\u003e- CONDITION: NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst photo is a stock photo - this is Road #1502\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Five different cab variations\u003cbr\u003e- Two different hood variations\u003cbr\u003e- Open and closed sill assemblies\u003cbr\u003e- Cannon and Company licensed 36\" cap top radiator fan designs\u003cbr\u003e- Incredible underbody details including piping, draft gear, sand lines and much more\u003cbr\u003e- Etched grills and steps, heavy die-cast chassis\u003cbr\u003e- 5-pole motor with dual flywheels\u003cbr\u003e- Working headlights, ground lights, number boards and beacons\u003cbr\u003e- Separate grab irons and handrails\u003cbr\u003e- Insane amount of road-number-specific details\u003cbr\u003e- DC\/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready)\u003cbr\u003e- Suggested minimum radius: 18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the late 1960s, Santa Fe's F-unit fleet was nearing the end of its lifespan. At the same time, Santa Fe needed nearly 200-plus locomotives for secondary and branch line service. Santa Fe got creative: strip the truss car body down to the engine deck, replace the truss members with large, deep side sills, and fabricate stairs and GP7-like hoods suitable for switching, similar to other GP7-style locomotives in use at the time. In late 1969, the first CF7 was rebuilt at Santa Fe's Cleburne Shops, with 232 more following through 1978 - one of the most successful locomotive rebuild programs of all time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the CF7 rebuild program, several variations emerged. Most notable were the cab profiles and side sills. The CF7 had two distinct cab profiles: round and angled. The large side sills came in two variations as well: open and closed slots. Open slots were found on earlier rebuilds, which used stronger Tri-10 steel. Closed-slot sills used lighter steel, with the openings filled in for added support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese venerable locomotives spent their careers on road and yard switching jobs. In the mid-1980s, many were sold to regional and short line operators. Today, CF7s continue to operate in California, Florida, Texas, and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNIGHTWATCH TRAINS buys and sells HO\/N scale model trains, brass locomotives, DCC \u0026amp; sound systems, and model railroad accessories.","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53654384673065,"sku":"104875","price":229.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/7882\/9865\/files\/65b400e9-9617-5d46-b892-373533ebca8b.webp?v=1788987914","url":"https:\/\/nightwatchtrains.com\/products\/rapido-70129-ho-maryland-pennsylvania-cf7-diesel-locomotive-dc-silent-version","provider":"Nightwatch Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}