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Showcasing that variety are five very different classic liveries in this release. Intended for passenger trains, in later years it was not at all uncommon to see these locomotives on the point of a fast freight either. Locomotives feature working Mars lights as appropriate for each road name and five selectable horns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth units powered!\u003cbr\u003eBoth locomotives are LEGACY Control System equipped - able to run in LEGACY Control mode, in TrainMaster Command Control mode, or in Conventional mode with a standard transformer\u003cbr\u003eOperate with Universal Remote or Bluetooth Control via the Lionel LionChief App\u003cbr\u003eLionel Voice Control (LVC) - run your locomotive by speaking commands into your phone via LionChief App - available on select items - look for LVC logo\u003cbr\u003eOdyssey II Speed Control\u003cbr\u003eIR Transmitter for SensorTrack\u003cbr\u003eDual powerful maintenance-free motors with momentum flywheels\u003cbr\u003eElectorCoupler on front and non-working rear couplers on both locomotives\u003cbr\u003eTraction tires\u003cbr\u003eRefined Conventional Transformer Control mode with lower starting speeds\u003cbr\u003eFan-driven smoke unit in both locomotives\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable smoke output\u003cbr\u003eDirectional lighting including LED headlights\u003cbr\u003eMarker lights on front and rear\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated number boards\u003cbr\u003eLighted cab interior\u003cbr\u003eDie-cast trucks, pilot and fuel tank\u003cbr\u003eMetal frame\u003cbr\u003eHigh levels of separately applied metal details\u003cbr\u003eCrew figures in lead locomotive\u003cbr\u003eTrack IR in lead locomotive\u003cbr\u003eMars lights where appropriate by road name\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLead locomotive equipped with LEGACY RailSounds sound system featuring:\u003cbr\u003eCrewTalk dialog with different scenarios depending on whether the locomotive is in motion or stopped\u003cbr\u003eTrainSounds that mimic realistic radio chatter when the locomotive is in motion or stopped\u003cbr\u003eSix official railroad speeds with CrewTalk dialog\u003cbr\u003eEight diesel RPM levels\u003cbr\u003eLEGACY \"Real-Time Quilling Horn\" control with instant response for realistic signature \"quilling\" and correctly timed warning signals\u003cbr\u003e5 different horns to choose from for a more customized experience\u003cbr\u003eSingle hit or continuous mechanical bell sounds\u003cbr\u003e5 levels of bell pitching for customized sounds\u003cbr\u003eSequence Control: Plays the sound effects of an entire trip, including warning sounds and announcements, based on the movement and speed of the locomotive\u003cbr\u003eCurrent speed and fuel dialog, refueling sound effects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003cbr\u003eGauge: O Gauge\u003cbr\u003ePower: Electric\u003cbr\u003eEngine Type: Diesel\u003cbr\u003eMin Curve: O36\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Length: 19\"","brand":"Lionel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42130784157778,"sku":"LIO-2133380","price":819.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/2133380-01__71485.jpg?v=1756169047"},{"product_id":"rapido-ho-23562-alco-pa1-new-haven-0772-dcc-and-sound","title":"Rapido HO 23562 Alco PA1, New Haven #0772 (DCC and Sound)","description":"The Rapido Trains HO Scale Alco PA series diesels are based on what manybelieve to be one the most attractive diesel locomotives ever produced. ThePA locomotives were built by a partnership of American Locomotive andGeneral Electric between 1946 and 1953. They offered two models, the PA-1initially followed by the PA-2. Both were powered by Alco's 16-cylinder 244diesel engine generating 2,000 HP in the PA-1 and 2,250 in the PA-2. The PAlocomotives were designed to compete with General Motors EMD E-units in thepassenger locomotive market.\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in single PA1 or PA2 A units or as PA-PB sets, these units areperfect for powering your railroad's passenger trains. Rapido Alco PAseries locomotives (both PA and PB diesels) feature completely accuratecontours and road-specific details. Carbody contours have been generatedusing a 3-D laser scan of Doyle McCormack's preserved unit. Other featuresinclude roadname-specific details, directional headlights, operatingGyralite, lighted control stands, cab details and lighted numberboards. Thesmooth-running drive features flywheels and the model comes equipped withMacdonald-Cartier knuckle couplers compatible with all magnetic knucklecouplers. This sound-equipped Alco PA, or PA-PB set is equipped with afull-featured TCS sound and DCC decoder with accurate sounds recorded fromthe prototype. 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The PAlocomotives were designed to compete with General Motors EMD E-units in thepassenger locomotive market.\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in single PA1 or PA2 A units or as PA-PB sets, these units areperfect for powering your railroad's passenger trains. Rapido Alco PAseries locomotives (both PA and PB diesels) feature completely accuratecontours and road-specific details. Carbody contours have been generatedusing a 3-D laser scan of Doyle McCormack's preserved unit. Other featuresinclude roadname-specific details, directional headlights, operatingGyralite, lighted control stands, cab details and lighted numberboards. Thesmooth-running drive features flywheels and the model comes equipped withMacdonald-Cartier knuckle couplers compatible with all magnetic knucklecouplers. This sound-equipped Alco PA, or PA-PB set is equipped with afull-featured TCS sound and DCC decoder with accurate sounds recorded fromthe prototype. 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The PA locomotives were designed to compete with General Motors EMD E-units in the passenger locomotive market.   Available in single PA1 or PA2 A units or as PA-PB sets, these units are perfect for powering your railroad's passenger trains. Rapido Alco PA series locomotives (both PA and PB diesels) feature completely accurate contours and road-specific details. Carbody contours have been generated using a 3-D laser scan of Doyle McCormack's preserved unit. Other features include roadname-specific details, directional headlights, operating Gyralite, lighted control stands, cab details and lighted numberboards. The smooth-running drive features flywheels and the model comes equipped with Macdonald-Cartier knuckle couplers compatible with all magnetic knuckle couplers. 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