History:

The American Locomotive Company introduced the PA1 locomotive in 1946 to compete with EMD's successful "E" Series passenger diesels.  The first PA1 celebrated Alco's 75,000th 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.  PA1's were sleek, stylish, 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.

Locomotive features:

• ALL-NEW Paragon2 Sound & Control System
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
• Motor Type: 5-Pole Can with Skewed Armature & Dual Fly Wheels
• Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight and Cab Light
• Beautifully Detailed, Accurately Modeled Locomotive
• Separately Applied Details such as grab irons, steps, and ladders
• Operating Sprung Diaphragms
• Constant Intensity Directional Lighting
• Traction Tire-Equipped for Maximum Traction
• Locomotive Composition: ABS with Die Cast Chassis
• A-Unit Length: 5.1"
• B-Unit Length: 4.9"
• A-Unit Weight (Powered): 4 oz
• Couplers: (2) Micro Trains #1015
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75"