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Rapido 23545 ALCO PA1 ATSF - Santa Fe #51L (Repowered, Warbonnet, silver, red) w/LokSound & DCC HO Scale

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Rapido 23545 ALCO PA1 ATSF - Santa Fe #51L (Repowered, Warbonnet, silver, red) w/LokSound & DCC HO Scale (Picture may show a different road number).

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

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.


We are also excited to offer the red Alco-GE and the short-lived MLW-GE demonstrator in the Canadian National scheme, in addition to the new schemes being offered. As usual, the Alco PA and PB Locomotives feature the highest quality, road-specific details, silky smooth drives and razor-sharp paint and printing.

The ALCo PA-1 + PB-1 New Run 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
  •  Lit number boards
  • Full cab interior
  • Operating Gyralite or red Mars light, where appropriate
  • Rapido’s proven drive system
  • DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound options
  •  ESU LokSound V5 Decoder

Specifications
  • Scale
    HO Scale
  • Product Type
    -
  • Height
    2 in
  • Width
    10 in
  • Depth
    4 in

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