Athearn Genesis SOU FP7 Locomotive 6147
Prototype Details
The builder of the real-world equipment (e.g., EMD, GE, ACF).
ALCO
The build date, if printed on the model.
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The rebuild date, if printed on the model.
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The reweigh date, if printed on the model.
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The earliest time period appropriate for this item.
Merger (1995 - 2005)
Second Generation Diesel (1960 - 1980)
Transition (1940 - 1960)
The specific decades during which this item would be prototypical in revenue service.
1970s
1950s
1940s
The approximate length of the car in feet.
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Specific measurements of the model or prototype. Format: [Type] [Value] (e.g. IL 40'6").
Allowed types:
• IL (Inside Length)
• IW (Inside Width)
• IH (Inside Height)
• OL (Outside Length)
• OW (Outside Width)
• OH (Outside Height)
• EH (Eaves Height)
• EW (Eaves Width)
• EXH (Extreme Height)
• EXW (Extreme Width)
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The official description provided by the manufacturer.
Several Southern FP7s were repainted into the carrier's attractive green-and-white scheme in the 1970s. They were used in regular passenger service and were often-times used in special service; pulling director's specials, company trains, or even assisting Savannah & Atlanta 4-6-2 Pacific #750. However, we have records of them pulling standard freight and passenger trains as well.
Additional community-contributed notes or observations.
Initial Source: 01_GENHO_FP7_052623.pdf