Rapido 23550 HO Scale Gulf Mobile & Ohio ALCo PA-1 #290 DC/DCC/Sound

HO Scale ALCo PA-1 + PB-1 New Run

The popular Alco PA and PB series returns for a second run! Following the success of the first run, Rapido is pleased to offer new schemes and variations. On this run you'll notice certain roads now have the larger flat number boards as well as the original side boards. New pilots will also grace the front of select models.

Features

• Correct nose and roof profiles 3D-scanned from the prototype
• Loads of roadname-specific details
• ATSF re-powered units feature unique roof blister and EMD style fans
• A units and A-B sets available
• Dynamic or non-dynamic brake versions, where appropriate
• Full underbody piping and conduit
• Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
• Etched-metal grilles, where appropriate
• Illuminated number boards and headlights
• Fully-detailed cab interior
• Operating Gyralite or red Mars light, where appropriate
• DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound options with ESU LokSound V5 Decoder

Overview

The Rapido Trains HO Scale Alco PA series diesels are based on what manybelieve to be one the most attractive diesel locomotives ever produced. ThePA locomotives were built by a partnership of American Locomotive andGeneral Electric between 1946 and 1953. They offered two models, the PA-1initially followed by the PA-2. Both were powered by Alco's 16-cylinder 244diesel engine generating 2,000 HP in the PA-1 and 2,250 in the PA-2. The PAlocomotives were designed to compete with General Motors EMD E-units in thepassenger locomotive market.
Available in single PA1 or PA2 A units or as PA-PB sets, these units areperfect for powering your railroad's passenger trains. Rapido Alco PAseries locomotives (both PA and PB diesels) feature completely accuratecontours and road-specific details. Carbody contours have been generatedusing a 3-D laser scan of Doyle McCormack's preserved unit. Other featuresinclude roadname-specific details, directional headlights, operatingGyralite, lighted control stands, cab details and lighted numberboards. Thesmooth-running drive features flywheels and the model comes equipped withMacdonald-Cartier knuckle couplers compatible with all magnetic knucklecouplers. This sound-equipped Alco PA, or PA-PB set is equipped with afull-featured TCS sound and DCC decoder with accurate sounds recorded fromthe prototype. Alco PAs are part of the extensive line of Rapido Trains HO Scalelocomotives.