Hi Ken -
Thanks for the clarification, and yes, I should have made myself more clear - I was referring to an F-7, or even an E-8, etc.
The basis for my question stems from the fact that the Royal Canadian Pacific, out of Calgary, does in fact use an F-7. Although I'm not certain, I believe that R.C.P. is in fact owned by Canadian Pacific, and therefore wondered if they ever take it out and couple it to Budd stainless cars - even if for a rare "salute to the 1955 Canadian" type thing when it's not pulling the heavyweight cars.
As you can tell, I'm a big admirer of what was the Canadian with F-7's and Budds, and it seems as if within the last 20 or so years, I could have had the Budds and not the F...or vice versa ! I did Via's "Ocean", I believe it was, in the 80's, complete with Budds and an F40-PH (photo), and can now do the Royal Canadian Pacific with an F-7 and older heavyweight cars. I do imagine that a true recreation of what I have mentioned might be difficult as it would entail a considerable Budd consist with most likely a A-B-A or even a A-B-B-A F-7 lashup.
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