Trains*MTH 20-2924-3 SP&S F-3 B-Unit Non-Powered Diesel Engine #222B – Model Train Junction: Quality Parts and Art Supplies

This is a MTH 20-2924-3 Spokane Portland Seattle F-3 B-Unit Diesel (Non-Powered) V2. From 1942-1945, Electro Motive Division’s F-unit was the only road freight diesel built in America. While the War Production Board limited competitors Alco and Baldwin to diesel switcher and steam locomotive production during World War II, EMD’s 1,350 hp FT became a runaway best-seller. By war’s end, Electro Motive had a lead over its competitors that would last until they closed their doors.With production restrictions lifted and the U.S. economy humming with pent-up demand, railroads clamored for new diesels to replace a steam fleet exhausted by wartime traffic. In July 1946, EMD introduced a new model F-unit, the F3. Horsepower was upgraded to 1,500 and lessons learned on the FT gave the F3 better reliability and lower maintenance. Under the hood throbbed an improved 567-series V-12 engine. With 567 inches of displacement per cylinder, this same engine would power virtually the entire first generation of EMD diesel locomotives. The F3 hit the market in an era when almost every boy in America wanted toy trains for Christmas, and F3 models quickly became a hot topic in letters to Santa. Such was the desire of railroads for publicity that Lionelr convinced the Santa Fe, the New York Central, and EMD to share the tooling costs for its top-of-the line F3. Even today, half a century later, the Santa Fe F-unit remains an icon of railroading to the American public. Features include: Metal Wheels and Axles, (2) Operating Metal Couplers, Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank, Colorful Paint Scheme, Metal Chassis, Metal Handrails and Decorative Horn, Spinning Roof Fans, Metal Body Side Grilles, Intricately Detailed ABS Body, Unit Measures:13 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/4, Operates On O-31 Curves.

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: MTH
Model Number: 20-2924-3
Road Name: Spokane Portland & Seattle (SPS)
MSRP: $159.95

Scale/Era: O Modern
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11441282.

Trainz Product Id: 11441282