
The FA cab unit locomotive series was introduced in the late 1940s under a partnership from the American Locomotive Company and General Electric. At the height of cab units, this was ALCOs foray into the market.
Over 600 were built from 1946 to 1956 with 400 of them being FA units. Dual mode DC and DCC operation. Supports all DCC programming modes. RailCom and RailComPlus with 14, 28, or 128 speed steps. Flexible mapping function keys F0 to F28. 6 DCC function outputs available and all can be mapped individually. Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices. Over 20 sound effects including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more. User-selectable horns, bells and synchronized brake squeals. Equipped with ESU's exclusive Full Throttle features for ultimate realism in prototype running.