Rapido HO Scale ALCO FA-1 & FB-1 New Haven McGinnis #0421/#0454 DCC/Sound 2-Unit Set – RAP37532

Rapido HO Scale ALCO FA-1 & FB-1 – New Haven McGinnis Scheme #0421/#0454 – DCC/Sound

Bring classic New Haven diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains ALCO FA-1 and FB-1 two-unit locomotive set, featuring New York, New Haven & Hartford FA-1 #0421 and FB-1 #0454 in the distinctive McGinnis paint scheme. This factory-equipped DCC/Sound set combines Rapido's prototype-specific detailing with ESU LokSound technology for realistic operation.

Introduced in 1946, the ALCO FA-1 and cabless FB-1 booster were designed primarily for mainline freight service. Each unit produced 1,500 horsepower from ALCO's 244 diesel prime mover. These streamlined locomotives became a familiar sight on North American railroads during the transition from steam to diesel power.

Model Features

• HO Scale (1:87) ALCO FA-1 and FB-1 two-unit locomotive set
• New York, New Haven & Hartford McGinnis paint scheme
• FA-1 road number #0421 and FB-1 road number #0454
• Factory-equipped DCC/Sound with ESU LokSound
• MoPower capacitor system for improved DCC performance
• Accurate ALCO nose and windshield contours
• Prototype-appropriate number boards and brake details
• Etched metal side grilles and radiator fan screens
• Separately applied grab irons and handrails
• Detailed underbody piping and conduits
• Road-specific exterior detailing
• Detailed, multi-color FA-1 cab interior
• Heavy die-cast chassis
• Five-pole motor with dual flywheels
• Operating headlights, class lights and backup lights as appropriate
• Suggested minimum operating radius: 18 inches

New Haven McGinnis Scheme – FA-1 #0421 & FB-1 #0454

The New Haven's bold McGinnis-era paint scheme is one of the most recognizable appearances of the railroad's diesel fleet. This matching FA-1 and FB-1 set offers a great way to recreate New Haven freight operations during the later years of first-generation diesel service.

With its distinctive ALCO styling, railroad-specific detailing and factory-installed sound, this Rapido locomotive set is an excellent addition to New Haven collections and HO scale layouts representing the northeastern United States.

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