Rapido HO Scale New Haven Alco FA-1 Locomotive NH #0403 - DCC/Sound - RAP37563

Rapido HO Scale New Haven Alco FA-1 Locomotive NH #0403 - DCC/Sound

Add classic New Haven diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains Alco FA-1 locomotive NH #0403, finished in the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad's distinctive green and gold paint scheme. This detailed first-generation diesel locomotive features factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound, prototype-specific detailing, and Rapido's smooth-running drive system.

Introduced in 1946, the Alco FA-1 was a 1,500-horsepower cab-unit diesel locomotive designed for mainline freight service. Powered by Alco's 244 diesel prime mover, the FA-1 became an important part of the transition from steam to diesel power. New Haven's FA-1 locomotives served throughout the railroad's northeastern network, handling freight assignments during the first-generation diesel era.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
• SKU: RAP37563
• Manufacturer Item Number: 037563
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Railroad: New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
• Locomotive Type: Alco FA-1
• Road Number: NH #0403
• Paint Scheme: New Haven Green & Gold
• Configuration: Single FA-1 A-Unit Locomotive
• Control: DCC/Sound
• Sound Decoder: ESU LokSound
• Minimum Recommended Radius: 18 inches

Model Features

• Accurate Alco FA-1 nose and windshield contours
• Prototype-appropriate flat or angled number boards
• Dynamic or non-dynamic brake configuration as appropriate
• Etched metal side grilles and radiator fan screens
• Separately applied grab irons and handrails
• Detailed underbody piping and conduits
• Road-specific exterior details
• Detailed, multi-color cab interior
• Heavy die-cast chassis for improved traction
• Five-pole motor with dual flywheels
• Operating headlights, class lights and backup lights as appropriate
• Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound decoder
• MoPower capacitor system for improved DCC operation

New Haven Alco FA-1 NH #0403

Finished in the New Haven's classic green and gold scheme, locomotive #0403 captures the appearance of the railroad's early diesel freight fleet. The FA-1's streamlined carbody, distinctive Alco nose and railroad-specific details make it a fitting addition to layouts representing New England freight operations during the transition era.

Whether operating individually or alongside other New Haven diesel locomotives, this Rapido FA-1 combines detailed construction, factory-installed sound and dependable performance for HO scale model railroad operations.

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