Struggling to compete with GM’s dominance, Alco introduced its first diesel locomotive, the FA-1, in 1945. 

Alco realized that there was a tremendous demand to satisfy from the railroads phasing out steam power. 

The unit was designed as a dual purpose locomotive suitable for freight and passenger service. 

Alco produced almost 700 units from 1945 - 1950 for railroads all over the country.

Features include:

4 wheel power trucks with traction tires

dual motors

flywheel coasting action

all metal gears

electronic 6-amp reverse board with directional lock-out

True Blast®  Plus 16-bit polyphonic sound including prime mover, horn, and bell

durable ABS plastic shell

die-cast trucks, truck sides, and pilots

20 individually installed grabrails

front headlights

etched metal grilles covering side vents and roof fan

die-cast operating front couplers

NEW! upgraded window parts

NEW! separately applied windshield wipers