ATHEARN GENESIS

Description

Offered for sale is a superb Athearn Genesis Canadian National F7A/F7B Phase 2 Freight diesel locomotive set, catalog number G15261.

The set includes Canadian National F7A #9032 and F7B #9033, finished in the classic CN green-and-gold scheme.

This premium Genesis set is equipped with DCC and factory sound, and both the A and B units are powered. Exact-model references identify G15261 as the Canadian National 9032/9033 DCC & Sound set.

The Athearn Genesis line is known for combining smooth-running mechanisms with highly detailed, prototype-specific bodies and separately applied components, making these locomotives equally attractive for operation or display.

Athearn Genesis Features

Athearn's Genesis F-units were designed as premium, prototype-specific models with extensive detail. Features documented for Genesis F-units of this generation include:

• Powered A and B units
• Genesis driveline
• Five-pole skew-wound motor
• Precision-machined flywheels
• Multi-link drivetrain
• Prototype-specific body details
• Separately applied detail parts
• Coupler cut levers
• MU hoses
• Trainline hoses
• Windshield wipers
• Wire grab irons
• Lift rings
• Detailed fuel tanks
• Fuel fillers and gauges
• Sander lines
• See-through cab windows
• Detailed cab interior on A unit
• McHenry scale knuckle couplers
• Directional constant lighting

DCC & Sound

This particular G15261 set is identified as a DCC-equipped, sound-equipped Canadian National F7A/F7B set.

Athearn's Genesis sound-equipped F-units from this generation were designed for operation on both DCC and conventional DC layouts, with individual sound electronics used in both the A and B units.

The Genesis F-unit sound system provides locomotive effects such as diesel engine sound, horn, bell, brake and other operational sound functions depending on the control system being used.

The F7A & F7B Concept

An F7A was the cab-equipped lead locomotive with the famous streamlined nose and engineer's cab.

The F7B was a cabless booster designed to operate together with an A unit or as part of a larger multiple-unit consist.

Railroads could combine A and B units in several arrangements, allowing them to create powerful locomotive sets while retaining the streamlined appearance of the F-unit design.

For model railroaders, a matching powered F7A/F7B combination recreates the appearance of a substantial first-generation diesel consist and provides an especially impressive presence at the head of a freight train.

Canadian National & the Diesel Era

Canadian National became one of Canada's most important operators of first-generation diesel locomotives.

The transition from steam to diesel transformed CN freight and passenger operations during the postwar era. F-units became part of the visual language of that transition, with their streamlined bodies and multiple-unit capability providing a dramatic contrast to the steam locomotives they replaced.

The distinctive green-and-gold Canadian National scheme represented on this Genesis set is particularly attractive and remains popular among Canadian railway collectors today.

Condition

Technical Specifications

Observations Under Close Inspection

• Both F7A and F7B units are included.
• Correct matching Canadian National green-and-gold appearance.
• F7A road number 9032.
• F7B road number 9033.
• Nose lettering and CN herald appear clean.
• Roof and side detailing appear extremely well preserved.
• Handrails and separately applied details visible in the photographs appear intact.
• Trucks and underframe components appear clean.
• Original Genesis boxes included for both units.
• Original molded foam packaging included.
• Documentation included as photographed.
• Boxes may show light age/storage wear.
• Please examine all photographs for exact condition and contents.