Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Diesel Dress-Up Kit for Athearn F7/F9 A-B Units - 933-822

Walthers Cornerstone HO Scale Diesel Dress-Up Kit for Athearn F7/F9 A-B Units - 933-822 upgrades compatible Athearn Blue Box F7 and F9 diesel locomotives with refined glazing, grab irons, and headlight details. The kit includes enough parts to detail one cab-equipped A unit and one cabless B unit. It is intended specifically for older Athearn Blue Box F-unit models; locomotives are sold separately. Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings, structures, and accessories collection for additional HO scale projects.

Athearn Blue Box F units have been part of HO scale model railroading for generations. Their durable construction and familiar EMD carbody shape make them popular candidates for restoration, repainting, and superdetailing. This Walthers Cornerstone kit replaces or supplements several prominent exterior features, helping an older F7 or F9 A-B set achieve a more finished appearance.

Upgrade Athearn Blue Box F7 and F9 Diesels

The Walthers Cornerstone Diesel Dress-Up Kit includes complementary parts for compatible A and B units:

• HO scale diesel-locomotive detailing kit
• Designed for Athearn Blue Box F7 and F9 models
• Compatible with both A and B units
• Includes enough parts for one A unit and one B unit
• Preformed wire grab irons
• Clear plastic windshield glazing
• Flush-fitting window and porthole glazing
• Two clear plastic headlight lenses
• Complete instructions included
• Placement diagram included
• Useful for restoring or superdetailing older Athearn F units
• Locomotives, paint, tools, and installation materials are sold separately

The clear glazing improves the appearance of the cab windshield, windows, and characteristic round portholes. Flush-fitting components provide a cleaner transition between the glazing and locomotive shell than deeply recessed openings. Two transparent headlight lenses complete the lighting housings on the A unit, while the preformed wire grab irons add finer exterior detail to both locomotives.

Because the package contains parts for one A unit and one B unit, it is well suited to upgrading a matched locomotive pair. The included placement diagram helps identify the intended location of each component, whether the models are being restored in their original paint schemes or rebuilt as part of a custom locomotive project.

This kit is identified specifically for Athearn F7 and F9 A/B units from the Blue Box line. It should not be assumed to fit newer Athearn tooling or F-unit models from other manufacturers. Modelers should compare the locomotive shell and existing openings with the supplied parts before beginning installation.

Complete an HO Scale Diesel Facility

Detailed F units fit naturally in scenes built with Walthers Cornerstone railroad structures, including enginehouses, shops, and locomotive-service buildings. Additional towers and facilities for the surrounding railroad can be selected from Walthers Cornerstone trackside structures.

Browse Walthers Cornerstone accessories and details for complementary layout components. Fusion Scale Hobbies also offers model railroad and hobby paint for matching or refinishing installed details and model building glue and adhesives; select an adhesive compatible with the locomotive shell, glazing, and detail materials.