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Proto 2000 FA-1 vs FA-2 Locos and rolling stock
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Active Member 64 posts Blane Active Member 64 posts
Blane
Hello When Proto 2000 did their Alco FA-1 and FA-2 models a number of years ago, did they use the same tooling for both the FA-1 and FA-2 or was it actually different? If yes, was the FA-1 or the FA-2 used for the base tooling?

Blane
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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

I have no idea, Blane. Do you

I have no idea, Blane.

Do you have one of them?

This is the only one I have:

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Blane Active Member 64 posts
Blane

FA-2

I only have the FA-2

Blane
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ray schofield Prolific poster 1,394 posts
ray schofield

Different bodies

I am   not a toolmaker or casting expert,but the bodies are different so I am not sure. At the least the molds would need modification. I believe making molds today is much less expensive than years ago. I would guess the bodies were from different molds although the chassis are the same I believe. I have FA2 sets ABAs of the NYC, & LV as well as NH ABA  FA1s
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Larry Bischoff Active Member 55 posts
Larry Bischoff

FA-1 vs FA-2

The FA-2 is two feet longer than the FA-1. The FA-2 radiator shutters are shorter than the FA-1 and moved further forward.

I have both the Proto FA-1 & FA-2 & the FA-2 is noticeably longer so both the body & chassis are different.

If I remember correctly the Proto FA-2 was produced first and had that funky radiator fan that was powered off of the drivetrain.
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pennsylvania1954 Regular poster 101 posts
pennsylvania1954

Alco FA's

Hi Blane--When you do get your hands on a Proto FA-1, in addition to the prototype differences cited here, you will quickly see the differences in the model work. The Proto FA-2 was a landmark model when introduced and filled a huge void. The Proto FA-1, introduced several years later, was an exquisite example of the tool and die makers' art. It is an excellent model.

Steve Hoxie

Pensacola FL
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FA-1 New member 9 posts
FA-1

Alco FA-1's

I have an ABBA set of Proto 2K     NH  FA-1/FB-1's, all units powered & soundtrax tsunami's.   these run, look,&sound great. one of my favorite loco's to operate.     FA-1
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MikeHughes Super User 5,521 posts
MikeHughes

Have any of you guys installed winterization hatches on them?

I’m looking for roof photos to help figure out where/how best to implement these Miniatures by Eric brass castings on both A and B units.
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Thanks,
Mike
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keystonefarm Regular poster 332 posts
keystonefarm

FA-1 versus FA-2

Externally longer frame on the FA-2. Radiators and fan housing moved . Battery boxes on the FA-2 under the cab floor versus under the frame on the FA-1. Length was added for possible steam generator use and water/fuel capacity. Even though they look the same the windshields and all cab doors are different and not transferable from one to the other. 
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