HO PA-1 Locomotive GM&O #290 (RPI23050)

HO Alco PA-1 Locomotive in GM&O livery, number 290 — a detailed HO-scale model designed to bring a classic mid-century passenger power to life on the layout. This second-run release emphasizes road-name specific detailing and accurate dimensions to faithfully reproduce the prototype and complement a GM&O roster.

It features a precision 3D-scanned nose and roof, full underbody piping, and separately installed grab irons and handrails, with etched grills and lit number boards to enhance realism. The model offers flexible control options, including DC-only, DC with silent operation, or DC/DCC with sound, and can be equipped with an ESU LokSound V5 decoder for nuanced, era-appropriate sound. Available as a standalone locomotive or in A-unit and A-B configurations, it can also include a full cab interior and period-appropriate lighting such as a Gyralite or red Mars light where applicable, making it a compelling centerpiece for mid-century passenger trains on HO layouts.