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Pre-Order Due Date: Nov 28 2025
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ATHEARN RS-3 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:
ALCO built the RS-3 to respond to competition with EMD, Fairbanks- Morse, and Baldwin Locomotive Works. In the case of ALCO, the builder added more improvements to create new locomotive lines beyond the RS-2. ALCO produced 377 RS-2s versus the more successful RS-3s at 1,418.
The new model produced slightly more horsepower than the earlier design at 1,600 hp using Alco's 12-cylinder, model 244 prime mover. Visually, the RS3 very similar to the RS2. Both had much more styling then ALCO's first diesel, the RS1. Additional curves with strong beveling to corners and edges giving the unit a much more streamlined appearance. At the time, some railroads elected to employ theirs RS3 diesels in passenger/commuter service. Many railroads appreciated this model for its versatility and reliability. RS3s were one of Alco's shops more popular locomotives.
RS-3 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
- Metal grab irons
- Large or small fuel tank per prototype
- See through etched metal radiator fan
- See through cab windows
- Fine scale handrails
- McHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee® compatible
- All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
- All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
- DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology drivetrain for with 21-pin NEM connector
- Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link trouble-free operation
- Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
- Window packaging for easy viewing
- Highly-detailed, injection molded body
- Painted and printed for realistic decoration
- Fully assembled and ready-to-run
- Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
- Minimum radius: 18”
SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE:
- Onboard DCC decoder with SoundTraxx Econami sound
- Single cube speaker for optimal sound quality
- Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
- Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
- Some functions are limited in DC
- All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
- Effect lighting (if applicable) using F5 and/or F6
- Excellent low-speed operation
- Program a multiple unit (MU) lashup with lead unit only horn, bell, and lights
- Many functions can be altered via Configuration Value (CV) changes
- CV chart included in the box
PC FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- Single note horn mounted on each hood
- Steam generator stack
- ATS generator
CNJ FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- Single note horn mounted on each hood
RDG FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- 3-chime horn with bracket mounted on cab face
LV FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- Single note horn with bracket mounted on cab face
CR FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- 3-chime horn with bracket mounted on cab face
CNW FEATURES:
- Vertical twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- 3-chime horn with bracket mounted on cab face
LN FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- 5-chime horn with bracket mounted on cab face
DL FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- 3-chime horn with bracket mounted on cab face
DH FEATURES:
- Horizontal twin beam headlights
- Water cooled turbocharger exhaust stack
- 3-chime horn with bracket mounted on cab face
- Firecracker antenna
Details
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Road Name: |
Lehigh Valley (LV) |
Version: |
(DC Silent) |
Road Number: |
219 |
Locomotive Model: |
ALCo RS-3 |
