Introduction

Rapido Trains 21001 HO Scale ALCo FA-2, Baltimore & Ohio “1956 Scheme” B&O #4006

Rapido Trains Inc. is pleased to produce the definitive HO scale model of the Alco/MLW FA-2 and FPA-2.

The FA-2 was Alcos response to the ubiquitous EMD F7 that was swiftly becoming the locomotive of choice for many freight and passenger railroads. The FA-2 was intended for freight service while the FPA-2 included a steam generator and obligatory large water tank for heating passenger cars.

Rapido’s models will have the correct details for each version.The B&O FA-2 and FPA-2 both feature the distinctive nose louvers that were added in the early 1950s. Other spotting features include the Wabco E2 horns, dual-Pyle headlight (other roadnames also feature a single headlight if applicable). The production model will have an etched-metal nose herald and the proper dotted typeface in the number boards.

HO Scale Alco/MLW FA-2/FPA-2 features:

• 5-pole, skew-wound motor with excellent slow-speed performance
• Operating number boards, headlights and two-color class lights
• Roadname-specific details
• Dynamic brakes
• Etched-metal grilles (Farr or chicken wire, as appropriate)
• Full underbody piping and conduit
• Correct, roadnames-specific FA-2 and FPA-2 fuel tanks
• Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
• Heavy, die-cast chassis
• Full cab interior
• Factory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers mounted at the correct height

Part Numbers: 606-21001 RPI-21001 RPI21001