Rapido HO Scale New Haven Alco FA-1 Locomotive NH #0403 - DCC/Sound
Add classic New Haven diesel power to your HO scale railroad with the Rapido Trains Alco FA-1 locomotive NH #0403, finished in the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad's distinctive green and gold paint scheme. This detailed first-generation diesel locomotive features factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound, prototype-specific detailing, and Rapido's smooth-running drive system.
Introduced in 1946, the Alco FA-1 was a 1,500-horsepower cab-unit diesel locomotive designed for mainline freight service. Powered by Alco's 244 diesel prime mover, the FA-1 became an important part of the transition from steam to diesel power. New Haven's FA-1 locomotives served throughout the railroad's northeastern network, handling freight assignments during the first-generation diesel era.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: Rapido Trains
- SKU: RAP37563
- Manufacturer Item Number: 037563
- Scale: HO Scale (1:87)
- Railroad: New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
- Locomotive Type: Alco FA-1
- Road Number: NH #0403
- Paint Scheme: New Haven Green & Gold
- Configuration: Single FA-1 A-Unit Locomotive
- Control: DCC/Sound
- Sound Decoder: ESU LokSound
- Minimum Recommended Radius: 18 inches
Model Features
- Accurate Alco FA-1 nose and windshield contours
- Prototype-appropriate flat or angled number boards
- Dynamic or non-dynamic brake configuration as appropriate
- Etched metal side grilles and radiator fan screens
- Separately applied grab irons and handrails
- Detailed underbody piping and conduits
- Road-specific exterior details
- Detailed, multi-color cab interior
- Heavy die-cast chassis for improved traction
- Five-pole motor with dual flywheels
- Operating headlights, class lights and backup lights as appropriate
- Factory-installed ESU LokSound DCC/Sound decoder
- MoPower capacitor system for improved DCC operation
New Haven Alco FA-1 NH #0403
Finished in the New Haven's classic green and gold scheme, locomotive #0403 captures the appearance of the railroad's early diesel freight fleet. The FA-1's streamlined carbody, distinctive Alco nose and railroad-specific details make it a fitting addition to layouts representing New England freight operations during the transition era.
Whether operating individually or alongside other New Haven diesel locomotives, this Rapido FA-1 combines detailed construction, factory-installed sound and dependable performance for HO scale model railroad operations.