{"product_id":"atlas-master-ho-40003052-gold-series-alco-rsd-4-5-dcc-esu-loksound-chicago-and-north-western-c-nw-1665","title":"Atlas Master HO 40003052 Gold Series ALCO RSD-4\/5 DCC\/ESU LokSound Chicago and North Western C\u0026NW #1665","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWell 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.  ALCO’s Canadian subsidiary, MLW, produced an additional 146 RS-3s in Canada.  These 1,600hp locomotives were powered by an ALCO 244 V-12 engine which was complemented 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDuring this same time-period, ALCO offered a six-axle road-switcher which was more commonly found in the west.  The RSD-4\/5 was externally very similar to the RS-3, having six-axle trucks as an obvious spotting feature.  They produced the same 1,600hp as an RS-3, but offered increased tractive effort due to the use of a larger generator.  Many RSD-4\/5s were assigned to operate in mountainous territory, with varying degrees of success, on the Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and the Utah Railway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDCC\/Sound version available with LokSound decoder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAnalog version includes an 8-pin or 21 pin socket for optional DCC install\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eImproved tooling on turbo exhaust stack, including option of water cooled or air cooled turbo exhaust stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSeparately applied handrails and stanchions, including separate drop step detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFactory installed AccuMate couplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDual flywheel-equipped five-pole skewed armature motor for optimum performance at all speeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMetal grab irons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAccurate painting and printing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eNew Features for DCC Gold Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe LokSound Select Dual-Mode, 32 Mbit memory chip decoder offers 5th generation motor control, load compensation - using Back-EMF, Dynamic Drive Control - DDC, along with options to customize the sounds, and download new operational software using the ESU LokProgrammer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSupports all DCC-programming modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFlexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eA total of six DCC function outputs are available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFollows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSound Functionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOver 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eManual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ‘on the fly’ are provided for true realism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAnalog DC Operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAlthough the Gold Series model features an ESU dual mode decoder, for optimum performance, reliability and safety Lombard Hobbies recommends always running DCC units on a DCC system and DC units on DC system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlas HO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319639847065,"sku":"ATL10003052","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/8847\/0425\/files\/10003032__59984.1591910388.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784143342","url":"https:\/\/lombardhobby.com\/products\/atlas-master-ho-40003052-gold-series-alco-rsd-4-5-dcc-esu-loksound-chicago-and-north-western-c-nw-1665","provider":"Lombard Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}