Athearn Genesis HO Scale EMD F3A Cab Unit – Southern Pacific "Black Widow" #6100 (DCC-Ready)
Product Overview: Up for sale is a highly detailed, premium Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD F3A diesel locomotive decorated in the iconic Southern Pacific "Black Widow" livery. This model carries the historic road number #6100—the premier flagship F3 unit delivered to the Southern Pacific railroad in 1947.
Unlike standard vintage Athearn models, the premium Genesis range is engineered for fine-scale realism. It features factory-applied wire grab irons, high-fidelity truck frames, intricate roof fan grilles, and crisp directional lighting.
Mechanical & Electrical State: * Drive Chassis: Equipped with the factory high-performance 5-pole skewed armature motor and dual heavy brass flywheels for ultra-smooth low-speed tracking. * DCC Status: DCC-Ready. The body shell has been safely removed to reveal the pristine factory internal motherboard. It retains the standard dummy plug block, making it exceptionally easy for the buyer to cleanly plug in an aftermarket DCC decoder without complex soldering. * Cosmetic Condition: The internal chassis, motherboard, motor casing, and wiring are in highly clean condition as shown in the photos. The body shell is included (detached for internal mechanism inspection). Please examine all photos closely to judge fine cosmetic detail pieces (horns, couplers, windows) for yourself.
Shipping & Handling (UK and Worldwide): * UK Buyers: Will be safely packed using protective bubble wrap inside a sturdy cardboard box and shipped via Royal Mail Tracked. * International Buyers: Global shipping is fully supported through eBay's Global Shipping Programme (GSP). Safe delivery and international customs transit tracking are fully handled by eBay.