This model of the Fairbanks-Morse contains a wealth of detail. Notice the illumination on the head end – headlight, mars light beneath headlight, the markers and classification lights. On the forward part of the superstructure are the vertical grills for the intake fans. Back, near the cab, is the grill for the exhaust fan. Hand rails extend all around the locomotive.
Real railroad fans will be delighted with the construction of the under-carriage of this big loco. Look at the air hose connections on each side of the front coupler, and the big, six-wheel trucks with their delicately molded springs and hand brake connections. Under the center of the car are the oil tank and compressed air tanks for brakes. Only Lionel makes them like this.