The R.O.W. Alco PA's were simply beautiful - especially for their day in the 1990s. Ours had very advanced lighting over the windshield, side number boards, a rear cab back up light in addition to the usual number boards and headlight(s). Lots of detail in the pilot with hoses etc. as well as windshield wipers. I believe they were the first scale PA's in O gauge to be released. The Santa Fe and D&H had an unusual body treatment over the brass construction that gave the illusion of stainless steel which contrasted with the 'normal' silver of the trucks.
Strong pullers with twin Pittmans and good sound featuring the 'Alco bark' they were expensive @ $1395. Actually not bad for brass...
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I am glad you liked the Alco sounds. I remember recording them on a portable casette player. It was always fun to have the right sound for the locomotive.
The finish on the D&H and SF was nickel plating over the brass. And the Pittman motors were 7 pole skew wound with ball bearing end bells and rare earth magnets. I believe they were 60 bucks each at the time.
Going thru customs in Korea i had a package with an Alco D&H body in it. The customs people wanted to see what was all wrapped up. When I showed them a train they became kids all wanted to have a look.
I am fortunate to have two prototypes, Erie and E-L.
Regards,
Lou N
