Gulf Mobile & Ohio#728 FA1 & #B4 FB1

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+