Alco RS2

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 Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate
Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today
Available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts featuring:
-Fully DCC compatible
-14, 28 or 128 speed steps
-Dual mode DC & DCC
-4 Air horns changeable by CVs
-2 bells changeable by CVs
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 Alco 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