LGB 21580 G Scale Amtrak F7A Diesel Locomotive

As early as the 1930s, the increasing shift in passenger transport from rail to cars and airplanes became apparent in the USA. In order to avoid a complete decline in passenger train traffic, Amtrak was founded in 1971, a semi-public company that took over the passenger traffic of the railway companies, which were mainly geared towards freight traffic. Existing rolling stock from the predecessor railways was taken over for operation, including the famous F7 and Streamliner express train cars. In a very short time, the vehicles were repainted in the new appearance with a silver base color and red/white/blue stripes. Traffic began with these vehicles in May 1971, although some of the famous names of the trains were retained. So there was also the "Sunset Limited", which operated between New Orleans and Los Angeles. Today, of course, Amtrak has more modern locomotives running the Superliner double-decker cars, but these models show how it all began 50 years ago.

Special series on the occasion of the anniversary "50 years of Amtrak".

This is a model of an EMD type F7 A-Unit diesel locomotive in the version for the American passenger transport company Amtrak. The paint and lettering are prototypical for Era IV. Both bogies are powered by powerful Bühler motors with ball bearings, traction tires. Built-in mfx/DCC decoder with a variety of light and sound functions, can be controlled digitally. Built-in socket at the rear of the loco to power the speaker from the decoder of the A-unit with the matching B-unit. Many applied details, driver's cab doors can be opened.
Length over hitch 61 cm.

The matching B-Unit is available under number 21581, another A-Unit with a different company number under number 21582. A typical Era IV express train - e.g. the famous "Sunset Limited" - can be formed with the new Amtrak cars that are also available will.

Driving sounds also work in analogue mode.