{"product_id":"mth-20-2921-3-boston-maine-f-3-b-unit-non-powered","title":"MTH 20-2921-3 Boston \u0026 Maine F-3 B-Unit Non-Powered Diesel Engine #4228B","description":"This is an MTH 20-2921-3 Boston \u0026amp; Maine F-3 B-Unit Non-Powered Diesel Engine #4228B. From 1942-1945, Electro Motive Division's F-unit was the only road freight diesel built in America. While the War Production Board limited competitors Alco and Baldwin to diesel switcher and steam locomotive production during World War II, EMD's 1,350 hp FT became a runaway best-seller. By war's end, Electro Motive had a lead over its competitors that would last until they closed their doors. With production restrictions lifted and the U.S. economy humming with pent-up demand, railroads clamored for new diesels to replace a steam fleet exhausted by wartime traffic. In July 1946, EMD introduced a new model F-unit, the F3. Horsepower was upgraded to 1,500 and lessons learned on the FT gave the F3 better reliability and lower maintenance. Under the hood, an improved 567-series V-12 engine throbbed. With 567 inches of displacement per cylinder, this same engine would power virtually the entire first generation of EMD diesel locomotives. The F3 hit the market in an era when almost every boy in America wanted toy trains for Christmas, and F3 models quickly became a hot topic in letters to Santa. Such was the desire of railroads for publicity that Lionel convinced the Santa Fe, the New York Central, and EMD to share the tooling costs for its top-of-the line F3. Even today, half a century later, the Santa Fe F-unit remains an icon of railroading to the American public. Features include: 1) Metal Wheels and Axles, 2) (2) Operating Metal Couplers, 3) Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank, 4) Colorful Paint Scheme, 5) Metal Chassis, 6) Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn, 7) Spinning Roof Fans, 8)Metal Body Side Grilles, 9) Intricately Detailed ABS Body, 10) Unit Measures: 13 x 2 5\/8 x 3 3\/4, 11) Operates on O-31 Curves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory New (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-9: All original; unused; factory rubs and evidence of handling, shipping and factory test run. Standards for all toy train related accessory items apply to the visual appearance of the item and do not consider the operating functionality of the equipment. Condition and Grading Standards are subjective, at best, and are intended to act as a guide.\"\u003eC-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"This item is brand new from the factory.\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"May have store stamps and price tags. Has inner liners.\"\u003eP-9\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-2921-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boston \u0026amp; Maine (BM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $159.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e O Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11441276. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11441276\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39260767780986,"sku":"P11441276","price":158.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/U5842185-D63E526C.jpg?v=1741612663","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-20-2921-3-boston-maine-f-3-b-unit-non-powered","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}