Undecorated Alco RS2 Diesel Locomotive

Undecorated Alco RS2 Diesel Locomotive (Air & Water Cooled Stacks)

• Handle heavier freight on your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline Alco RS-2! Built from 1946 to 1950, the prototypes delivered more horsepower than the earlier RS-1, and introduced the rounded body style that defined Alcos of the period. Serving a variety of railroads, shortlines and industrial operators, many were going strong into into the 1970s and beyond. Features of this WalthersMainline model include:
• One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
• NEW updated body with Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate.
• Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today.
• Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
• Five-pole skew-wound motor.
• 14 to 1 gear ratio.
• Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation.
• All-wheel drive and electrical pickup.
• Machined brass flywheel.
• Heavy die-cast metal chassis.
• Constant and directional LED headlights.
• 21-pin DCC plug.
• Molded drill starter points - add correct curved grab irons to your model easily with WalthersMainline RS-2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-260, sold separately).
• Correct size RP-25 metal wheels.
• Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers.