{"product_id":"mth-80-2205-5-fa-1-b-unit-w-snd3e-nh","title":"MTH 80-2205-5 FA--1 B Unit w\/Snd3E+ NH","description":"This is MTH 80-2205-5 FA-1 B Unit w\/Snd3E+ NH. Alco FB-1 B unit with Proto-Sound 3E+ (3-rail), New Haven. Cab number: 0464. The American Locomotive Company, one of the nation's premier steam locomotive builders, joined forces with Schenectady, New York neighbor General Electric to build the first standardized diesel-electric locomotives in the 1920s. But when the diesel revolution began in earnest after World War II, dependability problems with Alco's model 244 prime mover doomed the company to forever playing second fiddle to industry leader EMD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brawny good looks of Alco's FA and PA cab units, however, have endeared them to railfans and modelers for more than half a century. Designed to compete with EMD's FT four axel freight locomotive, the FA-1 contained many of the same design elements but used a new 12-cylinder 244 engine. Many would argue that Alco’s FA-1 and successor FA-2 diesels were both handsomer and more powerful looking than their major competitors, EMD’s F3 and F7 “covered wagons.” A signature feature of Alco cab units was the striking ribbed grille surrounding the headlight. And while FAs were sold primarily as freight haulers, like EMD's F-units they had room for a passenger-service steam generator at the rear of the engine compartment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt by Alco and EMD in New York between 1946 and 1959, the FA-1 was designed primarily to haul freight, as they did not have the space at the rear of the engine compartment to accommodate a passenger-service steam generator. Externally as well as mechanically the FA-1, designed by Ray Patten, appeared very similar to the ALCO PA models built around the same time period. Distinguishable from the FA-2, the FA-1's shutters were at the far end of the carboydy, this was later changed to accommodate the steam generator that would be placed behind the radiator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM.T.H. is proud to present the HO FA-1 FA-1 in classic first-generation diesel paint schemes. These streamlined diesels will bring beauty and power to any HO layout. Each Alco FA-1 AB diesel set includes one twin-motored A unit and twin-motored B unit. The A unit has full directional lighting and both the A and B units feature 2 Scale Operating Kadee Compatible Coupler. Like all HO diesel locomotives, the set is equipped with the legendary power and performance of Proto-Sound 3.0.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who have operated Marklin HO AC 3-rail trains in the past, choosing a Proto-Sound 3E+ equipped model will give you an opportunity to run sound-equipped North American prototypes on your railroad with your Marklin DCC command control system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutfitted with NEM 311 wheels and NEM 365 couplers, each of these engines feature an all-new version of Proto-Sound 3.0, contain a third rail sliding shoe for use with Marklin HO stud rail and can operate on AC or DC power. Like their 3.0 counterparts, Proto-Sound 3E+ locomotives feature full digital sound, speed control, 28 DCC functions, hundreds of DCS sounds and features and a command control receiver for use with Marklin DCC control systems. Unlike their 3.0 counterparts, Proto-Sound 3E+ locomotives cannot operate on standard 2-rail track. They only operate on HO (3-Rail) Stud Rail track (ie: Marklin C or K track).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eIntricately detailed ABS body\u003cbr\u003eMetal chassis\u003cbr\u003eMoveable roof fans\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic paint scheme\u003cbr\u003eMetal wheels and axles\u003cbr\u003eNEM 340 metal wheels\u003cbr\u003eTwo NEM 360\/362 coupler \u0026amp; pocket assemblies\u003cbr\u003eTwo hook \u0026amp; chain coupler assemblies\u003cbr\u003e#18 U.S. Kadee coupler compatible\u003cbr\u003ePowerful 5-pole precision flywheel equipped skew-wound balanced motor\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive speed control in scale MPH increments\u003cbr\u003e1:87 scale proportions\u003cbr\u003eProto-Sound 3.0 with The Digital Command System featuring: freight yard Proto-Rffects\u003cbr\u003eUnit measures: 6 17\/16 x 1 3\/8 x 2 1\/16\u003cbr\u003eOnly operates on HO Stud (3-rail) track (ie: Marklin C or K track)\u003cbr\u003eOperates on R2 (437.5mm) radius curves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProto-Sound 3.0 equipped locomotives can be controlled in command mode with any DCC compliant command control system. While the user won't have access to all of the incredible features of Proto-Sound 3.0, independent control over the locomotive is possible. This means you can continue to use your existing DCC controller to independently control your other DCC equipped locomotives in addition to your Proto-Sound 3.0 locomotive on the same track at the same time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen using a DCC controller, the following Proto-Sound 3.0 locomotive features are accessible:\u003cbr\u003eF0 Headlight\u003cbr\u003eF1 Bell\u003cbr\u003eF2 Whistle\/Horn\u003cbr\u003eF3 Start up\/Shut down\u003cbr\u003eF4 Rear coupler\u003cbr\u003eF5 Front coupler\u003cbr\u003eF6 Engine sounds on\/off\u003cbr\u003eF7 Sound volume\u003cbr\u003eF8 Ditch lights auto\/on\/off\u003cbr\u003eF9 Forward signal\u003cbr\u003eF10 Reverse signal\u003cbr\u003eF11 Grade crossing signal\u003cbr\u003eF12 Cab light on\/off\u003cbr\u003eF13 Extended start up\u003cbr\u003eF14 Extended shut down\u003cbr\u003eF15 Rev up\u003cbr\u003eF16 Rev down\u003cbr\u003eF17 Coupler slack sound\u003cbr\u003eF18 Coupler close\u003cbr\u003eF19 One-shot Doppler\u003cbr\u003eF20 Feature reset\u003cbr\u003eF21 Idle sequence 1\u003cbr\u003eF22 Idle sequence 2\u003cbr\u003eF23 Idle sequence 3\u003cbr\u003eF24 Ditch lights auto\/on\/off\u003cbr\u003eF25 Brakes auto\/off\u003cbr\u003eF26 Cab chatter auto\/off\u003cbr\u003eF27 Clickety-clack auto\/off\u003cbr\u003eF28 Coupler slack sound\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 80-2205-5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York New Haven \u0026amp; Hartford (NH)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $289.95\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\/Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO Scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diesel Loco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trainz SKU for this item is P11980073. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11980073\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39257458049146,"sku":"P11980073","price":246.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/3548427.jpg?v=1755553458","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-80-2205-5-fa-1-b-unit-w-snd3e-nh","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}