AT&SF F3 A #18C W/DCC & SOUND

ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANT FE PARAGON 3 POWERED A

EMDs F3s began showing up on the rails just as World War II was ending. As the wartime restrictions were being lifted, a tremendous burden was placed on the railroads as economic prosperity began to take off across the U.S. The days of the glorious steamers were numbered as many railroads were in dire need of motive power replacements. Add the economic advantages the F3s offered to the railroads, and the rest is history. Progress is always served. The 1500 horsepower F3s were remarkably proficient at both heavy freight as well as fast-passenger service. With a body design that defines what many consider to be the most attractive diesel ever produced, the F3 offered a large canvas for the wonderfully imaginative and colorful paint schemes that many railroads proudly utilized to show off their passenger trains. EMD was to build 1107 A units and 694 B units before production was changed to the newer F7s in February of 1949.

Industry-Leading Features:

NEW Paragon3 Sound & Operation System FEATURING ROLLING THUNDERTM with Authentic Sounds and Prototypical Operation in both DC and DCC environments
Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight, Rear Light.

Product Information:


ABS Body with Die Cast chassis for Maximum Tractive Effort
(2) Operating MicroTrains #1015 or Compatible Couplers
Separately Applied Handrails, Ladders, Whistle, and Brass Bell
Will Operate on Code 55, 70, and 80 Rail
Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75 inches

Industry-Leading SOUND Features:

Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
Record & Play Operation - Records and plays back sounds and movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle - both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Freight Yard related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key
Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
Farm related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key
Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
Maintenance Yard related radio chatter - Controlled with Function Key
Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
Individually adjustable sound volumes for most effects

**Specifications on this page subject to change.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3.