Rapido Trains: HO scale ALCO FA-1 & FB-1
Updated: Sep 19, 2021
Rapido’s new HO scale FA-1 and FB-1 feature:
Correct nose and windshield contours
Flat or angled number boards as appropriate
Dynamic and non-dynamic brake versions
Air- or water-cooled turbo exhaust stacks
Etched side and fan screens
Heavy, die-cast chassis
5-pole motor with dual flywheels
Operating headlights, class lights and back-up lights
Full underbody piping and conduit
Separate free-standing grab irons and handrails
Many railroad-specific details installed or included
Full, multi-color cab interior
DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound (featuring ESU LokSound) options
Accurate sounds
HO ALCo FA-1: Canadian National - Green & Yellow Scheme
Available in four numbers: #9400 #9402 #9403 #9406
DCC Sound $335 CAD
DC Silent $235 CAD
HO ALCo FA-1: Canadian Pacific - Block Scheme
Available in two numbers: #4008 #4010
DCC Sound $335 CAD
DC Silent $235 CAD
HO ALCo FA-1 + FB-1: Canadian Pacific - Block Scheme
Two A/B sets available: #4012 + #4410 or #4026 + #4415
DCC Sound $615 CAD
DC Silent $430 CAD
HO ALCo FA-1: Canadian Pacific - Script Scheme
Available in two numbers: #4016 #4025
DCC Sound $335 CAD
DC Silent $235 CAD
HO ALCo FA-1 + FB-1: Canadian Pacific - Script Scheme
Two A/B sets available: #4015 + #4406 or #4019 + #4416