Rapido HO 23065 Alco PA1, Union Pacific #604 (Standard DC)

Rapido HO 23065 Alco PA1, Union Pacific #604 (Standard DC)

The Rapido Trains HO Scale Alco PA series diesels are based on what manybelieve to be one the most attractive diesel locomotives ever produced. ThePA locomotives were built by a partnership of American Locomotive andGeneral Electric between 1946 and 1953. They offered two models, the PA-1initially followed by the PA-2. Both were powered by Alco's 16-cylinder 244diesel engine generating 2,000 HP in the PA-1 and 2,250 in the PA-2. The PAlocomotives were designed to compete with General Motors EMD E-units in thepassenger locomotive market.
Available in single PA1 or PA2 A units or as PA-PB sets, these units areperfect for powering your railroad's passenger trains. Rapido Alco PAseries locomotives (both PA and PB diesels) feature completely accuratecontours and road-specific details. Carbody contours have been generatedusing a 3-D laser scan of Doyle McCormack's preserved unit. Other featuresinclude roadname-specific details, directional headlights, operatingGyralite, lighted control stands, cab details and lighted numberboards. Thesmooth-running drive features flywheels and the model comes equipped withMacdonald-Cartier knuckle couplers compatible with all magnetic knucklecouplers. Alco PA series standard DC locomotives are DCC ready and equippedwith a 21-pin decoder interface for easy conversion to DCC when you'reready. Alco PAs are part of the extensive line of Rapido Trains HO Scalelocomotives.