Athearn Genesis Frisco FP7A & F9B units in O/W paint scheme

http://www.athearn.com/newsletter/0...A.n75Oyg&_bta_c=88y8sbt27u5pva9hodu2getueu5r4

 

Those look very nice, maybe some of our knowlegable members can tell us how close they are to the real ones.

 

I sure wish they'd do them in black and yellow. Say, after Mars lights and 5 chimes, but before the abbreviated scheme..... about 1955-1963 appearance. I'd like to think that we'll see those later, but I'm not holding my breath. I know that some will disagree, but I think they picked the wrong scheme. It's probably set in cement now, but just out of curiosity, which scheme would everyone else prefer?

Dan Hall

 

I vote for the black and yellow. I guess mainly because I model the transition era, but also because the orange and white scheme just leaves me cold.

 

I totally agree. I would like to see the B/Y austerity scheme. It is a simplified one and has the B/Y tradition of being a Frisco locomotive.

John|-|

 

B&Y for my modeling era too. FWIW: Street price should be much lower than the MSRP.

 

I'm glad to see orange & white versions of these F units. The spark arresters, 5 chime horns, and pin antenna appear to be correct, although, as Chris has pointed out, the lack of rotary beacon is an obvious omission. Intermountain produced a FP7 and F7B a few years ago in black & yellow, and though they had obvious flaws, they suffice on my roster after some modifications. I have examples of Athearn Genesis and Stewart F3's so I have adequate b&y F units. As far as I know, this is the first appearance of a commercially available F9B offered in Frisco livery. If these are successful, we may see b&y units in the future.

Rich

 

Prefer black and yellow, if for no other reason than the orange and white pretty much precludes their use on passenger trains like 709-710. I imagine Athearn decided to do O&W because they did a previous F-unit set in black and yellow (though not FPs).

GS

 

I was surprised to see them offered in orange and white, and I was glad to see them. F units have been offered several times in black and yellow by various makers, but orange and white ones not so much. I grew up in the orange and white era, and I never got to see a black and yellow Frisco engine. I want to get a set.

 

One thing that hasn't been mentioned and maybe it's no big deal, but it looks like a B-Unit, either F-7B or F-9B can't b purchased separately. Is that correct? To me that's not right.

 

Kinda makes me happy with g scale! I can get a pair of F7's for less.
Dan

 

Lot of good comments, I've been wanting the O/W F series. Would have been nice to have a beacon, the mars light is nice.
Makes the dollars a little more justified. Maybe we will see others in the future, I am surprised at the amount of Frisco new models.
Early 60's, the Diesel Shops was full of F-Units. Seem's every time I went in their, I was looking down the pit walkways at these engnes. Guess I will have to have a couple, a buy one get one free.

 

Well, two pushers have now posted prices on these units. Toy Train Heaven is taking pre-orders for: FP7 non-sound for $152 and with sound $232. FP7 and F7 or F9 together non-sound $288 and with sound $416. Wholesale Train are selling them for: FP7 non-sound $129 and with sound $200. FP7 and F7 or F9 together non-sound $250 and with sound $360. These prices are certainly more affordable than the announced price and makes it easier to buy them.

Maybe some one can chime in on the price that Spring Creek models will take preorders as I know several buy from them.

Terry

 

To All:

I just spoke to Deb at Spring Creek and she appreciates the interest in the group wanting a price quote on the Athearn Genesis Frisco F-Unit offering. She is willing to offer what I feel is a very generous 30% discount to us if she receives the order before 5/22. The discount will then drop to 25% if ordered before 9/1. They can be contacted at (402) 365-7628 or customerservice@springcreekmodeltrains.com. Be sure you identify yourself as a Frisco.org member.

The prices and order cut-off dates are below:

FP7A

Non-Sound MSRP $187.98 - prior to 5/22 - $132.00 == before 9/1($143.00)
Sound MSRP $289.98 - prior to 5/22 - $203.00 == before 9/1 ($218.00)

FP7A, F7B or F9B pair

Non-Sound MSRP $359.98 - prior to 5/22 - $252.00 == before 9/1 ($270.00)
Sound MSRP $519.98 - prior to 5/22 - $364.00 == before 9/1 ($390.00)

For those of you not familiar with Spring Creek Model Trains they are a large dealer with a stand-alone location in the small town of Deshler, NE. Most of us know them from meeting with them at one of the more than 40 Train Shows that attend each year.