{"product_id":"hlh-rap37563","title":"Rapido 37563 HO New Haven ALCo FA-1 #0403 DCC Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRapido Trains 37563\u003c\/strong\u003e is an HO-scale \u003cstrong\u003eALCo FA-1 diesel locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated for the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Haven\u003c\/strong\u003e in the railroad's green and gold paint scheme and numbered \u003cstrong\u003e0403\u003c\/strong\u003e. This variant comes factory-equipped for \u003cstrong\u003eDC\/DCC operation with ESU LokSound\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than being the DC\/Silent option. Select this exact road number and electronics configuration when adding to a prototype-specific diesel fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExact model identification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Rapido Trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapido official manufacturer SKU: \u003cstrong\u003e037563\u003c\/strong\u003e (dealer catalog item 37563)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO, approximately 1:87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroad: New York, New Haven \u0026amp; Hartford (New Haven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocomotive class: American Locomotive Company FA-1 road-freight cab unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad number: 0403\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: New Haven green and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: factory DC\/DCC\/Sound version with ESU LokSound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrototype and appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALCo FA-1 is a postwar road-freight diesel with a broad cab-unit nose and the characteristic carbody profile of the first FA series. Rapido models this shape with individually applied road-specific detail, etched grilles and screens, separate grab irons and underbody equipment. The cab contains modeled details rather than an empty shell. The New Haven green and gold finish distinguishes this #0403 from the other New Haven FA-1 road-number variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMechanical and electrical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRapido's FA-1 tooling features a weighted die-cast chassis, five-pole motor with flywheels, operating locomotive lighting and the manufacturer's MoPower capacitor arrangement to help maintain reliable DCC operation over minor pickup interruptions. Manufacturer guidance specifies a suggested minimum 18-inch radius. Follow the Rapido instructions for supported DCC commands and for safe cleaning, maintenance and shell removal; avoid forcing detail parts or couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat road number is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e New Haven #0403, not a randomly selected number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs sound installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This is the factory-equipped DCC\/sound offering, not a silent-only locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it match an HO layout?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is HO scale and uses conventional two-rail HO track; confirm curve clearance, controls and operating instructions for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53053014933816,"sku":"RAP37563","price":299.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/rapido-37563-new-haven-fa1-0403-dcc-sound-exact_9fa3ff13-3f00-47fa-bac2-7ace4e3d270c.jpg?v=1793164232","url":"https:\/\/munclemikes.com\/products\/hlh-rap37563","provider":"Muncle Mikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}