Simon Winter posted:All but 2 (9518 and 9519) has passenger style pilots. ALL PRR F3's had the smaller streamlined number boards. The first 6 A's (9500 thru 9505) had high fans, all others had low fans. All had only one horn from the factory. None had steam generators. The A's were factory equipped with coupler doors.
Simon,
3rd Rail is only doing the F3 Phase IV, and they plan to use as much of its F7 tooling as possible. The photo of the PRR F3 on its web site shows the large number boards, but I assume the actual model will have the correct small, streamlined 4-digit boards. For all roads, I also assume the F7's dynamic brake fan will be replaced by the F3's two rectangular screened exhaust vents.
AtlasO never released a PRR version of its F3 models. I believe this was because of the PRR's streamlined number boards. The cost of modifying the mold for one road was probably too high. Hopefully 3rd Rail gets it's PRR version right for those who want this engine.
I am holding out for a correct F3 Phase II/III with the chicken wire. Maybe someone will make this before I'm gone.
