Rapido HO Scale New Haven Alco FA-1/FB-1 Set NH #0424, #0455 - DCC/Sound - RAP37566

Rapido HO Scale New Haven Alco FA-1/FB-1 Set NH #0424, #0455 - DCC/Sound

Bring classic New Haven freight power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains Alco FA-1/FB-1 locomotive set, featuring New York, New Haven & Hartford FA-1 #0424 and FB-1 #0455 in the railroad's distinctive green and gold paint scheme. This two-unit set combines Rapido's prototype-specific detailing with factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound for realistic first-generation diesel operation.

Built between 1946 and 1950 by the American Locomotive Company (Alco) and Montreal Locomotive Works, the FA-1 and cabless FB-1 were designed primarily for mainline freight service. Each unit was rated at 1,500 horsepower and powered by 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, with many remaining in freight service into the late 1960s.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
• SKU: RAP37566
• Manufacturer Item Number: 037566
• Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
• Railroad: New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
• Locomotive Type: Alco FA-1 and FB-1
• Road Numbers: NH #0424 and #0455
• Paint Scheme: New Haven Green & Gold
• Configuration: 2-Unit Set (FA-1 A-Unit and FB-1 B-Unit)
• 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 details 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 installed or included as appropriate
• Detailed, multi-color FA-1 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 #0424 & FB-1 #0455

Finished in the New Haven's classic green and gold colors, this matching FA-1 and FB-1 set captures the appearance of the railroad's first-generation diesel freight fleet. The streamlined A-unit and cabless B-unit make an excellent addition to New Haven rosters and HO scale layouts representing northeastern railroading during the transition era.

With factory-installed DCC/Sound, detailed bodywork and railroad-specific features, this Rapido locomotive set offers an excellent combination of prototype accuracy and operating performance for modelers recreating New Haven freight operations.

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