Santa Fe Electro-Motive Division repowered Alco PA/PBs from Rapido
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: Direct-control model – 51L A-unit, $249.95; 51A and 51C A- and B-unit set, $459.90. With DCC and sound – 51L A-unit, $349.95; 51A and 51C A- and B-unit set, $669.90.
Manufacturer: Rapido Trains Inc., 500 Alden Road, Unit 21, Markham, Ontario L3R 5H5 Canada; 905-474-3314; rapidotrains.com
American Locomotive Company PA/PB features:
- Correct nose and roof profiles, featuring unique roof blister and EMD style fans
- Underbody piping and conduit
- Separately-applied grab irons and handrails
- Full cab interior
- Operating Gyralite or red Mars light where appropriate
Release date: To be announced
Road names: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
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