Large Scale Central

Jersey Central FA-1 + FB-1

For Sale/Trade/Wanted
#1

No, the CNJ never did these exact units, but they are close to the ones they had.

I had them custom painted and lettered by Shawmut Car Shops (a blatant plug). I really like them, but the CFO has decreed we have too many engines. (Can she say that?)

I am very happy with the result. I will let you know the windshield wipers were not in the box.

B unit pictures.

Other side of A unit.

Both of us did a lot of research to find the correct paint. Found pictures of a not FA unit with this number, so I picked that.

If no one wants it, I suppose I would get stuck with it. You can see the wheels have no wear.

These were undecorated from the Aristo Library.

I will offer here first before I go you-know-where and try to sell them.

$500 for the pair. Plus postage, maybe pick-up in New Jersey.

Even if they don’t sell, enjoy the pictures.

#2

Not being a diesel expert, I think CNJ had F3s that this was painted like. Was that a different manufacturer?

#3

Lou, the F3 was an EMD product. The Fa was an Alco product.

Them’s right pretty, but I also have too many locomotives in my stable. Its a shame that you have to part with them.

#4

They are beautiful. Sounds like you have a CFO that graduated from my CFO’s class. (Too many engines!) Yes she says that, temporary deafness afflicts the motive department from time to time.:slight_smile: Good luck with the sale, someone’s going to get some nice looking units.

#5

OK, maybe I went a bit overboard. For the LSC family $400.

#6

fonely. If only I needed them. They are sharp.

My mom doesn’t say I have too many trains. She knows I could be doing worse things with my time and money.

#7

Lou Luczu said:

OK, maybe I went a bit overboard. For the LSC family $400.

Leave 'em at $500, Lou…maybe you’ll just have to be “stuck” with them. They’re real beauties.

#8

John, with that logic, he could price them even higher. I mean, they are one of a kind, custom models. Not to be for sale again, anywhere, at any price. $1,000 for the set, plus shipping AND insurance sounds fair to me.