PA-1, AT&SF (Repowered): #51L

Possibly the most unique Alco PA and PB Locomotives in history were Santa F’s three repowered locomotives, 51L-A-C. In 1954, an experiment was put into motion to repower two PA-1s and a single PB-1 with EMD 567C prime movers. The 567Cs were taller than the Alco 244s originally installed, so the locomotive bodies were modified with a hump in the roofline along with EMD-style fans and dual exhausts.  51L-A-C quickly became the most famous of Santa Fe’s PA/PB locomotives, a status aided by the fact that they often pulled fan trips. No model train company has dared to bring out a model of 51L-A-C in plastic because these engines were just too weird. So they were an obvious choice for us!

The 2nd Run ALCO PA and PB Features:

• Correct nose and roof profiles 3D-scanned from the prototype
• Loads of roadname-specific details
• ATSF re-powered units feature unique roof blister and EMD style fans
• A units and A-B sets available
• Dynamic or non-dynamic brake versions, where appropriate
• Full underbody piping and conduit
• Separate grab irons and handrails installed at the factory
• Etched-metal grilles, where appropriate
• Lit number boards
• Full cab interior
• Operating Gyralite or red Mars light, where appropriate
• Rapido’s proven drive system
• DC/Silent (21-pin DCC Ready) or DC/DCC/Sound options
• ESU LokSound V5 Decoder