{"product_id":"mth-80-2206-1-ho-canadian-pacific-fa-1-a-b-diesel-locomotives-4015-4410-ex-box","title":"MTH 80-2206-1 HO Canadian Pacific FA-1 A\/B Diesel Locomotives #4015\/#4410 EX\/Box","description":"This is an MTH 80-2206-1 HO CP FA-1 A\/B. Alco FA-1 A\/B set with Proto-Sound 3.0, Canadian Pacific. A unit number: 4015; B unit number: 4410. 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 carbody, 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\u003eIts key features are:\u003cbr\u003eIntricately detailed ABS bodies\u003cbr\u003eMetal chassis\u003cbr\u003eMoveable roof fans\u003cbr\u003eMetal body side grilles\u003cbr\u003eTwo engineer cab figures\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic paint scheme\u003cbr\u003eMetal wheels and axles\u003cbr\u003eRP25 metal wheels\u003cbr\u003eTwo operating Kadee compatible remote controlled Proto-Couplers\u003cbr\u003ePrototypical Rule 17 lighting\u003cbr\u003eDirectionally controlled constant voltage LED headlights\u003cbr\u003eLighted cab interior\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003cbr\u003eLighted marker lights\u003cbr\u003ePowerful 5-pole precision flywheel equipped skew-wound balanced motor\u003cbr\u003eLocomotive speed control in scale MPH increments\u003cbr\u003eOperates on Code 70, 83 and 100 track\u003cbr\u003e1:87 scale proportions\u003cbr\u003eProto-sound 3.0 with The Digital Command System featuring: freight yard Proto-Effects\u003cbr\u003eUnit measures: 14'' x 1 3\/8'' x 2 1\/16''\u003cbr\u003eOperates on 22'' 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\u003eThis item has been graded per TCA standards C-7: Excellent based on visual appearance. Both locomotives have bent grab-iron pieces. These items show some scratches and spots of paint loss on the shell and chassis. This item has been inspected by our repair shop. Please see the attached picture for inspection details and additional operation information. The instruction manual is included. The original box is included. Please check the photos for a detailed look at this item. Overall condition is Excellent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"C-7: All original: minute scratches and paint nicks; no rust or missing parts; no distortion of parts. 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-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"See item description.\"\u003eSee Description\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (\u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Handling indentions, minute edge wear, small creases.\"\u003eP-7\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e MTH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-2206-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoad Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian Pacific (CP)\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 6051437. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 6px !important; color: #d3d3d3 !important; line-height: 8px !important;\"\u003eTrainz Product Id: 11977529\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"MTH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44096344326266,"sku":"6051437","price":262.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1260\/4747\/files\/20260204-103858-C5-Trainz-6051437-03.jpg?v=1770321926","url":"https:\/\/www.trainz.com\/products\/mth-80-2206-1-ho-canadian-pacific-fa-1-a-b-diesel-locomotives-4015-4410-ex-box","provider":"Trainz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}