The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) introduced the PA1 locomotive in 1946 to offer direct competition with EMD's successful "E" Series Passenger diesels. The first PA1 celebrated Alco's 75,000^th loco to roll out of the erecting shop. This attractive 2000HP loco was their high-speed passenger diesel. Having more horsepower than their leading competitor, Alco felt that they had a fleet-ready competitive product.

With orders from 16 railroads, Alco was able to produce a total of 247 "PA" units and 47 "PB" units until production ceased in May 1953. The PA locomotives remained in U.S. service until 1978 and were a very important part of the time period known as the "Transition Era" where steam was replaced with the diesel.

PA1's were stylish, sleek, powerful and were very well suited for America's passenger and fast freight trains. Additionally, their 65' 8" bodies became excellent billboard advertising for the railroads that they served with pride.

• Beautifully Detailed, Accurately Modeled Locomotive
• Authentic Design, Paint and Color Schemes
• Authentic Sounds (Sound Equipped Units Only) and Prototypical Operation
• Many Separately Applied Details
• Operating Sprung Diaphragms
• See-Through Mesh and Fan Grills
• Constant Intensity Directional Lighting
• Strobing Mars Light
• Lighted Number Boards
• Factory-Installed Painted Engineer Figures
• Locomotive Composition: ABS with Die Cast Chassis
• A-Unit Length: 9.4"
• Motor Type: 5-Pole Can with Skewed Armature & Dual Fly Wheels
• Couplers: (2) Operating Kadee Compatible
• Compatible Tracks: Code 70, 83, 100 Rail
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 18"