{"product_id":"mth-35-20026-3-s-union-pacific-f-3-a-unit-diesel-non-powered-1441a","title":"MTH 35-20026-3 S Union Pacific F-3 A-Unit Diesel (Non-Powered) #1441A","description":"This is a MTH 35-20026-3 S Union Pacific F-3 A-Unit Diesel (Non-Powered) #1441A. 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.\u003cbr\u003eWith 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 throbbed an improved 567-series V-12 engine. With 567 inches of displacement per cylinder, this same engine would power virtually the entire first generation of EMD diesel locomotives.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 Lionelr 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.\u003cbr\u003eCapture the excitement of the first-generation diesel era with this full-scale S Gauge model. With two flywheel-equipped motors, the M.T.H. F3 duplicates the bulldog tenacity of its prototype. Proto-Sound 3.0 offers authentic EMD 567 prime mover sounds, a first-generation diesel horn and bell, crew and station sounds, and the ability to maintain any speed down to 3 scale miles per hour. Our model features the chicken wire screens and rectangular rooftop dynamic brake grilles that characterize most F3s, as well as a host of added-on details - including legible builder's plates, grab irons, steam generator exhaust stack (for passenger car heating), windshield wipers, and trucks with separately-applied spring hangers and brake cylinders.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003eIntricately Detailed ABS Body\u003cbr\u003eIntricately Detailed Truck Sides and Fuel Tank\u003cbr\u003e(2) Engineer Cab Figures\u003cbr\u003eMetal Chassis\u003cbr\u003eMetal Handrails\u003cbr\u003eDirectionally Controlled Constant Voltage LED Headlight\u003cbr\u003eOperating S Gauge Couplers\u003cbr\u003eMetal Wheels and Axles\u003cbr\u003eSupplied With Optional Drop-In Code 110 Scale Wheel Sets\u003cbr\u003eKadee Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads\u003cbr\u003e1:64 Scale Proportions\u003cbr\u003eUnit Measures:10 1\/2 x 1 7\/8 x 2 7\/8\u003cbr\u003eOperates 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 35-20026-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Union Pacific (UP)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $199.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e S Modern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P12280438. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 12280438\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43784274149498,"sku":"P12280438","price":189.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/products\/4083664.jpg?v=1710335324","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-35-20026-3-s-union-pacific-f-3-a-unit-diesel-non-powered-1441a","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}