HO EMD F7B Locomotive GN 454C As-Delivered Empire with Paragon4 (BLI8206)

HO-scale EMD F7B locomotive in GN 454C Empire livery with Paragon4 sound captures the iconic cab-unit in faithful scale detail. The F7B was the B-unit counterpart to the famous F7A, serving both passenger and freight service for decades, and this model uses prototypical road numbers, lighting, and detailing to deliver an authentic on-layout presence.

Designed for DC and DCC operation, the model features Paragon4 sound with Rolling Thunder, a dual‑mode decoder with Back EMF for smooth slow-speed performance, and a drive system engineered for heavy pulling and precise slow speeds. The ABS body rides on a die-cast chassis for maximum tractive effort, with all-wheel electrical pickup for reliable operation. It includes two MicroTrains-compatible couplers and runs on Code 55, 70, and 80 rails with an 18-inch minimum radius. Road-specific details such as grills, dynamic brake hatches, water and sand fill locations, winterization hatch, MU doors, and other prototypical features are faithfully reproduced to mirror the GN 454C Empire locomotive.