N P3 Alco PA Diesel Erie #861/blk&yel

History: 
The American Locomotive Company introduced the PA1 locomotive in 1946
to compete with EMD’s successful “E” Series passenger
diesels.  The first PA1 celebrated Alco’s 75,000th loco to
roll out of the erecting shop.  This attractive 2000HP loco
was their high-speed passenger diesel.  Having more horsepower
than their leading competitor, Alco felt that they had a fleet-ready
competitive product.  PA1’s were sleek, stylish, powerful, and
were very well suited for America’s passenger and fast freight
trains.  Additionally, their 65’8″ bodies became excellent
billboard advertising for the railroads that they served with pride.

 
Features
of the Models:

 
Locomotive
features:

• ALL-NEW
  Paragon2 Sound & Control System
  
• Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry
  Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
• Precision
  Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth
  slow speed operation
• Motor Type: 5-Pole Can with Skewed Armature
  & Dual Fly Wheels
• Premium
  Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
• Prototypical
  Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight
• Beautifully
  Detailed, Accurately Modeled Locomotive
• Separately Applied
  Details such as grab irons, steps, and ladders
• Operating Sprung
  Diaphragms
• Constant Intensity
  Directional Lighting
• Traction Tire-Equipped for Maximum Traction
  
• Locomotive Composition: ABS with Die Cast Chassis
• A-Unit Length: 5.1″
• B-Unit Length: 4.9″
• A-Unit Weight (Powered): 4 oz
• Couplers: (2) Micro Trains #1015
• Recommended Minimum Radius: 9.75″

Industry-Leading SOUND Features:

• Operates
  in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
• Record
  & Play Operation – Records and plays back sounds and
  movements once or repeatedly for automatic operation
• 16-bit
  Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
• Playback
  Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
• Choice
  of 3 selectable Whistles / Horns
• Alternate
  Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn
  and steam whistle – both the main whistle and alternate can be easily
  played
• Adjustable
  bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
• Numerous
  user-mappable functions with available keys
• Johnson
  Bar Sound at Direction Change (Steam Only)
• Passenger
  Station Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
• Freight
  Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
• Lumber
  Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
• Farm
  Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
• Crew
  Radio Communications – Controlled with Function Key
• Maintenance
  Yard Ambient Sounds – Controlled with Function Key
• Demo
  Mode for display and demonstrations
• Grade
  Crossing Automatic Signal
• 8
  Diesel Motor Revs (Diesel Only)
• Simple
  Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
• Automatic
  Forward / Reverse Signal – When activated, stopping triggers
  and stop whistle toot.  When moving forward from a stopped
  position, toots twice.  When moving in reverse. toots three
  times.
• Engine
  sound intensity varies with load
• Individually
  adjustable sound volumes for each effect
• EZ
  Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings