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F7 vs F3 10 years 2 months ago #2602

t1nut OFFLINE Road Foreman of Engines Posts: 323 Thank you received: 55	from the ground the Reading F-3 and the F-7 looked the same. it was only the dynamic brake area that was different.
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F7 vs F3 10 years 3 months ago #2612

rdg5310 OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 265 Thank you received: 39	Hi Turbo, Hope this helps.
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F7 vs F3 10 years 3 months ago #2615

Turboboost910 OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 250 Thank you received: 17	Ok. Here i was thinking that the RDG units had the 5th fan in front of the group of 4. So THIS F7 would work, but I would put the longitudinal slots as you have shown, where the 5th fan would be on other units? The 5th fan version I'm talking about: Also, is the B unit identical as well?
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F7 vs F3 10 years 3 months ago #2617

JoannaBill OFFLINE Road Foreman of Engines Posts: 422 Thank you received: 63	That is correct, on the C&O unit or any other F-7 the large Dynamic Brake Fan is replaced by the panel with 2 rectangular slots.
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F7 vs F3 10 years 2 months ago #2618

rdg5310 OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 265 Thank you received: 39	Sorry I didn't get back to you Turbo, I work Saturdays. But Bill answered your question for you. I did provide you with those N scale dimensions. I hope you have digital calipers to help with those dimensions. If not, you can get digital calipers on the cheap from Harbor Freight.
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F7 vs F3 10 years 2 months ago #2619

Turboboost910 OFFLINE Conductor Posts: 250 Thank you received: 17	Awesome thank you! I shouldnt have any problem gutting that panel and putting some etched brass in there.
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