ATSF ALCO FA-2

nmtexman Sep 6, 2001

  1. nmtexman

    nmtexman In Memoriam

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    I've got a pair of old MRC (Yugo) ATSF FA-2's that I am converting to M-T couplers. Unfortunately, I have no engine numbers for these relics. Can anybody provide me with a list of ATSF FA-2 numbers, or point me in the right direction to find such a list?

    Bob
    nmtexman@yahoo.com

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  2. atsfman

    atsfman TrainBoard Member

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    Santa Fe did not have any Alco FA units, only PA's, the passenger engines. So guess you are out of luck on that one.

    Bob Miller
     
  3. JCater

    JCater TrainBoard Member

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    Bob,
    I find no reference to FA units either. The only Alco units I see referenced are:
    PA1/PB1 #s 51LAB-62LAB, 70LA-71LA
    RS1 #s 2385-2388, 2394-2395
    RS2 #s 2110
    RSD4 #s 2100-2109
    RSD5 #s 2110-2162
    RSD7 #s 600-611
    RSD15 #s 800-849
    S1 #s 2303-2304
    S2 #s 2322-2391
    S4 #s 1500-1537
    There were also :
    HH-600 #s 2300-02
    HH-1000 #s 2310-21

    Don't know if that will help, but those are all the Alcos I could find. The road numbers are all original and each was renumbered several times. Good luck and Happy Modeling!
    John
     
  4. nmtexman

    nmtexman In Memoriam

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but the PA-2's had longer noses than the FA-2's. If this is the case, I definitely have FA-2's and they are definitely in ATSF colors. So, MRC messed up?
     
  5. Dwightman

    Dwightman TrainBoard Member

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    <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by nmtexman:
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but the PA-2's had longer noses than the FA-2's.<hr></blockquote>

    Among other differences (larger engines, A1A trucks, ...)

    <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>If this is the case, I definitely have FA-2's and they are definitely in ATSF colors. So, MRC messed up?<hr></blockquote>

    This loco is from back when manufacturers thought that if they painted a loco in Santa Fe Red/Silver Warbonnet, it would sell (even if it wasn't prototypical).

    Dwight
     

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