HO F7A Locomotive with DCC & Sound ATSF #261L (ATHG19672)

An HO-scale Santa Fe F7A locomotive with DCC and sound, designed for model railroaders seeking a faithful, ready-to-run freight powerhouse. It reproduces the Phase I F7A in Santa Fe’s blue-and-yellow freight scheme, capturing the bulldog-nose body, 36-inch fan-equipped dynamic brakes, nose and rear lift lugs, dual single-note air horns, and back-up lights that mirror prototype practice.

Inside, a detailed drive and electronics package delivers authentic operation: an onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and dual cube speakers, operable in both DC and DCC modes; LEDs and beacons where prototypical; see-through cab windows with a full interior; a heavy die-cast frame with RP25 wheel contours and body-mounted scale knuckle couplers for smooth pulling. The model is DCC-ready with Quick Plug plug-and-play technology and a 21-pin NEM connector, and CV adjustments (CV chart included) let operators tailor MU lashups and sound. It reflects Santa Fe roster variations such as modernized grab irons, cut skirts, and grills, with spark arrestors included for consumer installation, and a prototype background that highlights the F-unit lineage and its diesel-dominant role in North American freight service. Minimum radius is 18 inches (22 inches recommended) for best performance.