MTH 30-2131-1, 30-2133 Santa Fe F-3 Diesel ABA Engines with ProtoSound

In 1946, EMD began production of one of the most famous and recognizable locomotives of all time, the F-3 diesel. Proclaimed as the "widest range locomotive in history", a record production of 1800 units sold in just two years.

Demonstrating remarkable proficiency at both fast-passenger and heavy-freight service, the f-3's flexibility cemented it as a mainstay on most large railroads. These 1500 horsepower units were so successful that the F-3 is accredited with accelerating many railroads path to dieselization. The engine's initial field tests were conducted among 20 different railroads winning over many diesel doubters withy their fuel efficiency and easy maintenance.

The F-3's sleek streamlined shape proved to be a perfect design for the colorful, imaginative paint schemes many railroads used on their locomotives as a way to showcase their passenger trains.

Powered A-Unit Features:

• O-Gauge, O-Scale
• ProtoSound digital control and sound featuring passenger station announcements, squeaking brakes, diesel horn, bell and much more.
• Transformer controlled operating ProtoCoupler on nose, fixed coupler on rear
• Die-cast truck sides and pilot
• Operates on O-27 track
• Decorative metal horn
• Compatible with most AC transformers
• Dual precision flywheel equipped motors for lots of smooth pulling power
• Headlight
• Illuminated cab
• Durable intricately details ABS body

Non-Powered A- Unit Features:

• Die-cast truck sides and pilot
• Operates on O-27 track
• Decorative metal horn
• Headlight
• Illuminated cab
• Operating knuckle coupler on nose, fixed coupler on rear
• Durable intricately details ABS body

B-Unit Features:

• All metal wheels, trucks & chassis
• Durable intricately details ABS body
• Die-cast 4-wheel trucks
• Die-cast fixed couplers

These engines are in like new condition. A brand new MTH ProtoSound NIMh battery has been installed in the powered A-unit. We have tested them to make sure that all features work and that they run properly. Includes the instructions, boxes and packing materials. Over all length is 33" and they will operate on O-27 or larger curves.