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HO GEN FP7 Locomotive w/DCC & Sound, RDG #900
Athearn Genesis - ATHG-2843
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The year 1950 marked a change in passenger service for the Reading when six FP7âs (#900-#905) began replacing steam powered commuter trains. Originally, the FP7 powered trains used two units coupled back-to-back. This eliminated terminal dwell time, as the A-A configuration did not require the use of a turntable. Despite setbacks to the financial viability of passenger service, in 1967, three units continued to serve the Reading until 1974 when SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority) took over operation of Readingâs passenger trains. Their original Reading paint scheme lasted until 1978, when the units were renumbered by SEPTA.
The year 1950 marked a change in passenger service for the Reading when six FP7âs (#900-#905) began replacing steam powered commuter trains. Originally, the FP7 powered trains used two units coupled back-to-back. This eliminated terminal dwell time, as the A-A configuration did not require the use of a turntable. Despite setbacks to the financial viability of passenger service, in 1967, three units continued to serve the Reading until 1974 when SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority) took over operation of Readingâs passenger trains. Their original Reading paint scheme lasted until 1978, when the units were renumbered by SEPTA.