EMD CF7
 
Sunset Models 3rd Rail proudly introduces the EMD CF7 to O Scale, faithfully reproducing one of the most successful locomotive rebuilding programs in American railroad history. Between 1970 and 1978, Santa Fe's Cleburne, Texas shops transformed 233 aging F3, F7, and F9 cab units into versatile road-switchers built for branch line service, local freights, yard duty, and secondary mainline operations. 
 
Throughout the eight-year rebuilding program, the CF7 continually evolved. Early locomotives featured the distinctive rounded cab, while later rebuilds introduced the familiar angular ("Topeka") cab, along with changes to the side sill design and other spotting features. Sunset Models is proud to offer both cab styles, allowing modelers to accurately recreate CF7s from every era of production and nearly every major operator that rostered these remarkable locomotives. 
 
Following retirement from the Santa Fe, CF7s found second careers on regional railroads, short lines, industrial railroads, and even Amtrak, remaining in service for decades. Their unique appearance and incredible longevity have made them favorites among railfans and model railroaders alike.
 
Available Road Names
 
ATSF Blue & Yellow 
Santa Fe Yellowbonnet 
Amtrak 
Florida Central 
Red River Valley & Western 
Columbus & Greenville 
Pioneer Valley 
York Railway 
 
Features
Available with both early rounded cab and later angular ("Topeka") cab configurations, as appropriate for each prototype
Prototype-correct open-slot and closed-slot side sills, where applicable
Highly detailed ABS body
Factory-installed brass detail parts
Heavy die-cast metal chassis
Powerful horizontal motor drive
3 Rail: ERR Cruise Commander TMCC with SoundTraxx Blunami
2 Rail: ESU LokSound DC/DCC with SoundTraxx Blunami
Fully detailed, illuminated cab interior
Directional LED lighting
Smooth, quiet operation with exceptional pulling power
Prototype-specific paint, lettering, and detail variations
 
Whether switching industries in the Southwest, hauling locals on the Santa Fe, or serving a modern regional railroad decades later, the Sunset Models CF7 captures one of North America's most distinctive rebuilt locomotives with the accuracy, detail, and operating performance that define the 3rd Rail line.