Struggling to compete with GM's dominance, Alco introduced its first diesel locomotive, the FA-1, in 1945. Alco realized that there was a tremendous demand to satisfy from the railroads phasing out steam power. The unit was designed as a dual purpose locomotive suitable for freight and passenger service. Alco produced almost 700 units from 1945 - 1950 for railroads all over the country. Features 4 Wheel Power Trucks With Traction Tires Electronic 6-Amp Reverse Board With Directional Lock-Out True Blast Plus 16-Bit Polyphonic Sound Including Prime Mover, Horn, And Bell Durable ABS Plastic Shell Die-Cast Trucks, Truck Sides, And Pilots Specifications Scale: O Scale
BACHMANN O Scale Erie Fa-1 Ab No. 725a & 725b Engine
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O Scale Erie Fa-1 Ab No. 725a & 725b Engine
Struggling to compete with GM's dominance, Alco introduced its first diesel locomotive, the FA-1, in 1945. Alco realized that there was a tremendous demand to satisfy from the railroads phasing out steam power. The unit was designed as a dual purpose locomotive suitable for freight and passenger service. Alco produced almost 700 units from 1945 - 1950 for railroads all over the country. Features 4 Wheel Power Trucks With Traction Tires Electronic 6-Amp Reverse Board With Directional Lock-Out True Blast Plus 16-Bit Polyphonic Sound Including Prime Mover, Horn, And Bell Durable ABS Plastic Shell Die-Cast Trucks, Truck Sides, And Pilots Specifications Scale: O Scale