| ALCO RS-2 Diesels
DCC Ready 
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INFORMATION: | The
RS-2 was Alco's first roadswitcher to incorporate its new 244-Series prime mover.
The 1,500-horsepower units were designed for versatility - they were equally at
home working road freights or switch runs. If equipped with a steam generator,
they were adept at working commuter and secondary passenger runs. Production began
in 1946 with just over 350 units constructed for U.S. and Canadian roads before
the unit was succeeded by the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 in 1950 (although a few late
RS-2s were rated at 1,600 horsepower).
RS-2s have worked for Class I,
shortline and industrial lines across the continent. The engines have been long
lived, with one survivor still holding down daily freight duties in 2007. A few
others still see service at museum and tourist lines. |
- All-New Model
- DCC-Ready
Mechanism w/Clip-Fit Circuit Board
- Accumate
Knuckle Couplers
- All-Wheel
Drive & Electrical Pick-Up
- Dual
Machined brass Flywheels
- Constant
Intensity & Directional Headlights
- RP-25
Wheels Operate on Code 55 & Larger Rail
- Heavy
Diecast Split-Frame Chassis
- Five-Pole,
Skew-Wound Motor
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