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.

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
• Era: 1964+