Can the headlight plugs in the Athearn Genesis F7 and other Genesis F-units which have dual headlights in the housing be removed from the body and turned from the vertical to horizontal positions?  I have an F7 A unit which has the headlight housing (plug) with the lights in the vertical position, and would like to turn the lights to the proper horizontal orientation.  Since I'm not sure how these are attached into the headlight opening in the shell, I could use some help before I try to fix it myself.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm working on a model of an early SD9 with SD7 style handrail stanchions.  The model I started with has the later stamped posts so they need to be changed.  I'd prefer metal if possible.  Supposedly, the Smokey Valley stanchions are too short.  I'm open to ideas for making or sourcing the pipe style stanchions or first hand knowledge of the length of the Smokey Valley stanchions.

thanks,

Paul

Hi all,

Being relatively new to the hobby, I have not, as yet, run a consist with two locomotives – and I’m not really sure how to do that.

I’m interested in acquiring Kato’s re-release of the Super Chief and it will be available with an F7A and F7B.

As a general question, how does one run two locos? Is it simply a matter of assigning both the same address?

Also, as these locos will be available with DCC or DCC+sound, I’m wondering if I should order both units with both or just having sound on the A unit.

Was looking through some old RMCs from 1960. This kitbashed diesel was shown.