Omnicon Scale Models F7B
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Omnicon Scale Models
Prototype Info
Category:
F7B
Year/Era:
1949
Manufacturer:
Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Dimensions:
50'8"
Ext. Reference:
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Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1988
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
unpainted
Power:
DC
Wheels:
scale
Couplers:
scale
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
The model was sold as ready-to-run, but Omnicon used the NorthWest ShortLine drive system, the Wabash Valley F-unit styrene shell (which was a re-worked Enhorning shell), and a frame and brass truck sideframes from SouthWind Models. The gearing was set to match the American Models' FP7 engines of the time, so that these could run in a consist. Omnicon sold a separate super-detailing kit (part #1007S). These models could be used for building a late-F3 model or an early F7 one, with some extra effort by the modeler.
(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)
(image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)