Atlas Classic Silver Series N 40005478 DCC Ready Alco RS3 Locomotive New Haven NH #551

Well over 1,300 RS-3 road-switcher locomotives were built by ALCO between 1950 and 1956. It can be considered one of the most successful four-axle diesel road-switchers ever produced by the builder. These 1,600hp locomotives were powered by an ALCO 244 V-12 engine which was complimented by rugged GE electrical components. The RS-3 was truly a versatile locomotive. It could be found in virtually every type of service from passenger and commuter runs to heavy-haul and local freight assignments. Original owners of the RS-3 tended to be in the eastern and central regions of the US (with heavier concentrations in the northeast and southeast).

Features:

• Golden-white LEDs
• Directional lighting
• Separately-applied painted handrails (where appropriate)
• Blackened metal wheels
• Scale Speed motor
• Factory-installed AccuMate magnetic knuckle couplers
• Accurate painting and printing

Additional Features:**

• Atlas Silver Sound Ready models are equipped with a speaker for easy conversion to sound with the addition of a decoder.