Rapido
Rapido 37566 HO Scale New Haven Alco FA-1/FB-1 Set #0424/0455 (DCC/Sound)
- SKU:
- RAP37566
- MPN:
- 37566
- Availability:
- Usually Ships in One Business Day
- Weight:
- 3.50 LBS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
This Rapido Trains set combines an Alco FA-1 cab unit, number 0424, with a matching FB-1 booster, number 0455, both painted in the New Haven's original hunter green and gold scheme. The HO scale pair is the DC/DCC/ESU LokSound release, with Rapido's MoPower capacitor system for uninterrupted DCC power.
- Two-unit set: FA-1 cab #0424 with matching FB-1 booster #0455
- Correct nose and windshield contours, flat or angled number boards as appropriate
- Dynamic and non-dynamic brake versions
- Etched side and fan screens
- Full underbody piping and conduit, separate grab irons and handrails
- Full multi-colour cab interior
- Heavy die-cast chassis, five-pole motor with dual flywheels
- Operating headlights, class lights and back-up lights
- ESU LokSound decoder and MoPower capacitor; minimum radius 18"
The 1,500 hp FA-1 and its cabless FB-1 partner were Alco's answer to EMD's F-unit freight cab locomotives, and the New Haven ran them in sets like this one on freight across southern New England.
Additional Information
Gauge: |
HO |
Scale: |
1:87 |
Type of Item: |
Diesel Locomotive |
Brand: |
Rapido |
MPN: |
37566 |
Corporate Roadname: |
New Haven |
Assembly Status: |
Ready to Go/Pre-built |
Control: |
DCC With Sound |
Power Type: |
AC |
Replica of: |
Alco FA-1/FB-1 Set |
Rail System: |
Two-Rail System |
Material: |
Diecast, Plastic |
Color: |
Green |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Time Period Manufactured: |
1940-1949 |
Features: |
DCC fitted, Sound Function, Light Function |
Wheel Configuration: |
Bo-Bo |
Grade: |
C-10 Mint-Brand New |
Age Level: |
17 Years & Up |
Year Manufactured: |
2026 |
Theme: |
Transportation |
Vintage: |
No |
eBay Category: |
262303 |
Control System: |