HO RND F7A Locomotive DCC-Ready CR #5018 (RND-2244)

This HO-scale EMD F-Unit diesel locomotive from Athearn Roundhouse recreates the classic F7A in a modern, ready-to-run package. Built with new body tooling based on the Phase I Early F7A design, it captures the distinctive profile of mid-century power and delivers dependable performance for both yard work and mainline running.

Designed to be DCC-ready with 21-pin compatibility and a provision for 21-pin decoders, this model features a heavy die-cast weight, all-wheel drive, and a 5-pole motor with flywheels for smooth, quiet operation. Details include flush-fitting cab and rear glass, separately applied horns, and McHenry scale knuckle couplers, with RP25 wheels for reliable tracking on HO track. It arrives fully assembled and decorated with realistic paint and lettering, housed in a highly detailed injection-molded body, and it can negotiate minimum curves of 18 inches for versatile layout use.