CP FA-1 A/B W. TRUEBLAST PLUS

CANADIAN PACIFIC

Struggling to compete with GM’s dominance, Alco introduced its first diesel locomotive, the FA-1, in 1945. Alco realized that there was a tremendous demand to satisfy from the railroads phasing out steam power. The unit was designed as a dual purpose locomotive suitable for freight and passenger service. Alco produced almost 700 units from 1945 - 1950 for railroads all over the country.

Features include:

4 wheel power trucks with traction tires
dual motors
flywheel coasting action
all metal gears
electronic 6-amp reverse board with directional lock-out
True Blast® Plus 16-bit polyphonic sound including prime mover, horn, and bell
durable ABS plastic shell
die-cast trucks, truck sides, and pilots
20 individually installed grabrails
front headlights
etched metal grilles covering side vents and roof fan
die-cast operating front couplers
NEW! upgraded window parts
NEW! separately applied windshield wipers

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS! NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3.