Bachmann 23203 GULF MOBILE & OHIO#728 FA1 & #B4 FB1, O

  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