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HO GP7 Locomotive WP #711 (ATHG82615)
HO GP7 Locomotive WP #711 (ATHG82615)
HO GP7 locomotive in Western Pacific WP 711 livery is a high-fidelity HO-scale model designed for realistic operation on model railways. It combines a heavy die-cast frame with a Genesis driveline to deliver strong, quiet performance and a faithful, ready-to-run profile for WP-themed layouts.
Detail-wise, this GP7 reproduces the prototype with features such as dynamic brakes, canvas sunshades, full skirting, high MU stands, and Pyle National-style headlights, plus see-through cab windows with a full interior. It rides on Blomberg-B trucks with bearing caps, uses RP25 wheels, and includes etched radiator grilles, wire grab irons, scale handrails, and body-mounted McHenry scale knuckles (Kadee-compatible). The model supports LED lighting, detailed fuel tanks with gauges and breather pipes, and a powertrain featuring a Genesis five-pole skew-wound motor, precision flywheels, and a multi-link drivetrain for smooth operation with reliable current pickup. A minimum radius of 18 inches keeps it friendly to many HO layouts. DCC-ready variants provide Quick Plug plug-and-play with a 21-pin NEM connector; sound-equipped versions add onboard DCC decoders with Tsunami2 sound, dual cube speakers, and full DCC functionality, including engine, horn, and bell sounds operable in both DC and DCC modes.
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