Authentic Sounds (Sound Equipped Units Only)
and Prototypical Operation
Many Separately Applied Details
Operating Sprung Diaphragms
See-Through Mesh and Fan Grills
Constant Intensity Directional Lighting
Lighted Number Boards
Factory Installed Painted Engineer Figures
Locomotive Composition: ABS with Die Cast
Chassis
A-Unit Length: 7.3"
B-Unit Length: 7.12"
A-Unit Weight (powered): 1.15 lbs
Motor
Type: 5-Pole Can with Skewed Armature &
Dual Fly Wheels
Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee
Compatible
Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail
Recommended Minimum Radius: 18"
"DCC & Sound Upgradeable" Units denoted as DCC & Sound
Upgradeable are units that are not sound equipped and function only in
DC. Modelers may choose to purchase an optional Sound & DCC upgrade
kit, specifically tailored to the prototype which will add DCC and sound
functionality. Upgrade kit works only for PCM models with PCM
motherboards.
EMD's F3's 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 F3's offered to the railroads, and the rest is history.
Progress is always served.
The 1500 horsepower F3's 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
F7's in February of 1949. Don't worry, PCM will deliver this legendary
locomotive to your layout in the quantities you order. Truly a must-have piece for your
layout!
