{"product_id":"rapido-trains-21004-ho-scale-alco-fpa-2-baltimore-ohio-1956-scheme-b-o-811","title":"Rapido Trains 21004 HO Scale ALCo FPA2, Baltimore \u0026 Ohio \"1956 Scheme\" B\u0026O #811","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRapido Trains 21004 HO Scale ALCo FPA2, Baltimore \u0026amp; Ohio \"1956 Scheme\" B\u0026amp;O #811\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapido Trains Inc. is pleased to produce the definitive HO scale model of the Alco\/MLW FA-2 and FPA-2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe FA-2 was Alco’s response to the ubiquitous EMD F7 that was swiftly becoming the locomotive of choice for many freight and passenger railroads. The FA-2 was intended for freight service while the FPA-2 included a steam generator and obligatory large water tank for heating passenger cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapido's models will have the correct details for each version.The B\u0026amp;O FA-2 and FPA-2 both feature the distinctive nose louvers that were added in the early 1950s. Other spotting features include the Wabco E2 horns, dual-Pyle headlight (other roadnames also feature a single headlight if applicable). The production model will have an etched-metal nose herald and the proper “dotted” typeface in the number boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\" 480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uLFScD3VU6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHO Scale Alco\/MLW FA-2\/FPA-2 features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003e5-pole, skew-wound motor with excellent slow-speed performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eOperating number boards, headlights and two-color class lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eRoadname-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eDynamic brakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eEtched-metal grilles (Farr or chicken wire, as appropriate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eFull underbody piping and conduit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eCorrect, roadnames-specific FA-2 and FPA-2 fuel tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eSeparate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eHeavy, die-cast chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eFull cab interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1em;\"\u003eFactory-installed Macdonald-Cartier couplers mounted at the correct height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Numbers: 606-21004 RPI-21004 RPI21004\u003cfont color=\"#333333\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37647364685990,"sku":"RAP21004","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/rapido-trains-21004-ho-scale-alco-fpa-2-baltimore-ohio-1956-scheme-b-o-811.jpg?v=1738869061","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/rapido-trains-21004-ho-scale-alco-fpa-2-baltimore-ohio-1956-scheme-b-o-811","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}