{"product_id":"rapido-21612-ho-scale-mlw-fpa-4-fpb-4-set-cn-6776-6862-dc-dcc-sound-new","title":"Rapido 21612 HO MLW FPA-4 + FPB-4 Set — CN #6776 + #6862 (DC\/DCC\/Sound)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRapido 21612\u003c\/strong\u003e is an HO scale \u003cstrong\u003eMLW FPA-4 + FPB-4 A-B set\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian National\u003c\/strong\u003e livery — A-unit #6776 + B-unit booster #6862 — with factory-installed \u003cstrong\u003eDC \/ DCC \/ Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e (dual-mode).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e The MLW FPA-4 (and FPB-4 booster) is a Canadian-built derivative of the ALCO PA passenger cab unit, produced by Montreal Locomotive Works 1958–1959. Distinct from the US PA in using the MLW 251 prime mover (12-cylinder, 1,800 hp) and styled with the iconic Canadian cab roof. CN bought 34 A-units + 12 B-units numbered 6760-series (A) and 6860-series (B), and used them on every major Canadian passenger train (Continental Limited, Super Continental, Ocean Limited) until the early 1980s. Some passed to VIA Rail and a handful to US shortlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototype:\u003c\/strong\u003e MLW FPA-4 + FPB-4 (PA derivative, MLW 251 V12, 1,800 hp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRailroad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian National (CN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoad numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e #6776 (FPA-4 A-unit) + #6862 (FPB-4 B-unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDCC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory-installed DC \/ DCC \/ Sound (dual-mode operation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapido detail features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian-cast Dofasco Type B trucks, separate grab irons + handrails, full underbody piping and conduit, MLW-specific large-capacity fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operating headlights, class lights, back-up lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapido SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with Rapido's CN passenger cars (steel coaches, sleepers, and observation cars) for a prototype-correct Super Continental consist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Rapido Trains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canadian model-railroad manufacturer (Markham, Ontario) founded in 2005 by Jason Shron. Renowned for extreme prototype accuracy and engineering — every Rapido model is 3D-scanned or measured from a preserved prototype, with road-specific details, factory-installed grab irons and handrails, fully detailed cab interiors, and class-leading running qualities. The catalogue covers HO and N-scale locomotives (with a Canadian focus but extensive US prototypes), passenger and freight rolling stock, plus 1:87 scale buses and scenery accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Oakville Model Trains Depot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rapido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45100630212790,"sku":"21612","price":604.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_3bee66c4-0bb0-455e-a321-0079212a03ec.jpg?v=1777778953","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/rapido-21612-ho-scale-mlw-fpa-4-fpb-4-set-cn-6776-6862-dc-dcc-sound-new","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}