O WESTERN MARYLAND ALCO FA-1 AA SET BAC20911

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 & passenger service. ALCO produced almost 700 units between 1945 - 1950 for railroads all over the country.

• navigates 0-27 curves
• AA length 27.25", height 4"
• 4 wheel power trucks with traction tires
• dual motors
• flywheel coasting action
• all metal gears
• electronic 6-amp reverse board
• True Blast IIâ„¢ digital horn and bell
• durable ABS plastic shell
• die-cast trucks, truck sides, and pilots
• 20 individually installed grabrails
• front headlights
• etched metal grills covering side vents and roof fan
• die-cast operating front couplers