The Florida East Coast Railway’s 141-Class 4-6-2 Pacifics were the backbone of passenger service along Florida’s rapidly developing east coast through the early and mid-20th century. Built by the American Locomotive Company, these semi-streamlined Pacifics hauled the FEC’s most prestigious trains — from the Havana Special to long strings of winter-season passenger traffic bound for Miami, Palm Beach, and the Keys.
Among them, FEC No. 148 stands out as one of the most famous surviving steam locomotives in America. After FEC service, 148 traveled through multiple owners, starred in movie productions, and eventually found new life in preservation. Today it operates under the U.S. Sugar / Sugar Express program, running excursions across southern Florida — a rare example of East Coast mainline steam brought back to full operation.
Now, Sunset Models / 3rd Rail proudly brings the 141-Class to O Scale in museum-grade brass, faithfully capturing their elegant lines, mechanical nuances, and distinct liveries across multiple eras and owners.
Versions Offered
FEC #148 – Whippany River
Model Features
• ALL Brass Construction
• Fully Detailed and lit Backhead along with firebox flicker
• Operating Sand and Turret Hatches, Cab Vents, Doors, and Windows
• Sprung Drivers and Tender Trucks
• ERR CRUISE in 3-Rail TMCC
• Soundtraxx Tsunami 2 in 2-Rail
• OEM Blunami Upgrade Option Available in BOTH 2 and 3 Rail
• Compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional Operation
• Super Smoke System and Coil Couplers (3-Rail ERR Only)
• Prototypical Road-Specific Details
• Powerful Can Motor Drive with smooth, quiet performance
• ERR Cruise is compatible with Legacy, DCS, TMCC, and Conventional control systems, Blunami is not and indepently operated through the iPhone or Andriod Apps.
Smoke will not "puff" with Blunami, only constant for the time being...
A Storied Steam Survivor
The 141-Class Pacifics carried generations of travelers down Florida’s coastline, heralding an era of luxury tourism and high-speed passenger service that shaped the state’s growth. The ongoing operation of No. 148 keeps this history alive today, making it one of the most beloved locomotives still running in North America.
Sunset Models / 3rd Rail is proud to offer the first accurate brass O Scale production of the FEC 141-Class — honoring both the legacy of the original fleet and the living history of No. 148.
Reserve yours now and bring one of Florida’s most historic steam locomotives to your O Scale roster — from the golden age of the FEC to the modern-day Sugar Express.
