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 include:
- 4 wheel power trucks with traction tires
- dual motors
- flywheel coasting action
- all metal gears
- 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
- 20 individually installed grabrails
- front headlights
- etched metal grilles covering side vents and roof fan
- die-cast operating front couplers
- NEW! upgraded window parts
- NEW! separately applied windshield wipers
Ages 14+
Products bearing Union Pacific, Chicago & Northwestern, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Missouri Pacific, Pacific Fruit Express, Rio Grande, Southern Pacific, and Western Pacific marks are under trademark license from Union Pacific Railroad Company.
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 01 August, 2016.
