Description

DCC AND SOUND EQUIPPED

Introduced in 1949, the Electro-Motive 1500hp GP-7 combined the machinery of the F7 with a hood-type carbody that offered high visibility and easy engine access. The GP-7 was used in pulling every conceivable type of train and was sometimes substituted for part of a set of cab units.

Features:
New Die-cast tooling for frame/sill
Optional 800 gallon or 1,600 gallon fuel tank
Fine scale handrails and stanchions
Golden-white LEDs
Painted hand rails
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
Directional lighting
Factory-equipped with AccuMate knuckle couplers
Separately-applied wire grab irons
MU hoses and coupler cut bars
Two painted crew members
NMRA 8 pin plug for DCC

DCC Operation Features:
Supports all DCC-programming modes
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28
A total of six DCC function outputs are available
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices

Sound Functionality Features:
Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more
There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes “on the fly” are provided for true realism