This B-B road switcher was a ubiquitous sight on American rails beginning in the 1950s as American Locomotive (ALCo) captured 40% of the diesel locomotive market. These locomotives went on to have long service lives with operators all across North America. Some examples still remain in use today.

This release includes an undecorated version along with six schemes with three road numbers for each.

Features:

• Fully assembled and ready-to-run
• Metal grab irons
• Fine scale handrails
• See through etched metal radiator fan
• See through cab windows
• McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
• DCC ready
• Highly-detailed, injection molded body
• Painted and printed for realistic decoration
• Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• 5-pole motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 55, 70, 75, 80, 83, and 100 rail

Reservations Due By: March 26, 2015

Delivery Expected Release: January 2016

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