These FA/FB diesel units were used for heavy freight hauling, although they also pulled some passenger trains. Railroads often “lashed them up” with other diesel units to pull a train.

FA-2 locomotive features:

• One of the most accurate nose contours ever made in this model, extra pains were taken to ensure accuracy.
• Finely cut fans, louvers and other details.
• Heavy die-cast frame with headlight assembly.
• Steel wheels, operating coupler and a three position electronic reverse unit on all AC hi-rail versions.
• Most realistic sound system made (with two speakers AC only).
• Gription® traction wheels standard.
• New, closer mounted rear coupler for prototype appearance and tight radius track.
• A flywheel drive system with the highest efficiency rating ever tested by the National Model Railroad Association.
  
• Limited lifetime warranty.
  
• Newly designed two and three unit box with polyfoams.

Most are available in two different numbers. Hi-rail versions come with steel wheels. The AC powered units come with an electronic three-position reverse unit.

Prices for AC models:
A-B Set (B w/sound) - $428.95
A-B Set (B powered) - $428.95
A-B-A Set (B w/sound) - $593.95
A unit - $296.95
B unit w/sound - $296.95
B unit (powered) - $296.95

Prices for DC models:
A-B Set (B w/sound) - $400.95
A-B Set (B powered) - $400.95
A-B-A Set (B w/sound) - $549.95
A unit - $280.95
B unit w/sound - $280.95
B unit (powered) - $280.95