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ATHEARN - HO RTR RS-3 w/DCC & Sound, GB&W #306 - (28783)

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ATHEARN - HO RTR RS-3 w/DCC & Sound, GB&W #306 - (28783)

GBW FEATURES:

  • Nathan P-3 horn
  • Partially-blanked cab windows
  • Steam-engine style bell
  • Warning beacon on cab; working flash effect on DCC+sound models

Running from Green Bay to Winona, the Green Bay & Western served Wisconsin for over 100 years. The GBW was known for their roster of ALCO locomotives, and it s not surprising that they rostered several examples of the RS-3. Originally they wore a red paint scheme with a light grey stripe, which was later simplified into solid red with large GBW initials on the hood, as depicted by our model.

RS-3 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:

  • Metal grab irons
  • Large or small fuel tank per prototype
  • Fine scale handrails
  • McHenry scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible
  • All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation
  • All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
  • See through etched metal radiator fan
  • See through cab windows
  • DCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technology
  • Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for with 21-pin NEM connector trouble-free operation
  • Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track
  • Window packaging for easy viewing
  • Highly-detailed, injection molded body
  • Painted and printed for realistic decoration
  • Fully assembled and ready-to-run
  • Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
  • Minimum radius: 18

NEW FEATURES:

  • Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before
  • DCC-ready models feature 21-pin plug
  • DCC & sound models feature Tsunami2 sound with cube speaker
  • LED lighting for long life and reliable operation

SOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE

  • Onboard Tsunami2 DCC/Sound decoder
  • Cube speaker for optimal sound quality
  • Sound units operate in both DC and DCC
  • Engine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC
  • Some functions are limited in DC
  • All functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode
  • Operating lighting functions with F5 and/or F6 (Flashing ditch lights, beacon, etc)

PROTOTYPE AND BACKGROUND INFO:

ALCO built the RS-3 to respond to competition with EMD, Fairbanks-Morse, and Baldwin Locomotive Works. In the case of ALCO, the builder added more improvements to create new locomotive lines beyond the RS-2. ALCO produced 377 RS-2s versus the more successful RS-3s at 1,418.

The new model produced slightly more horsepower than the earlier design at 1,600 hp using Alco s 12-cylinder, model 244 prime mover. Visually, the RS3 very similar to the RS2. Both had much more styling then ALCO s first diesel, the RS1. Additional curves with strong beveling to corners and edges giving the unit a much more streamlined appearance. At the time, some railroads elected to employ theirs RS3 diesels in passenger/commuter service. Many railroads appreciated this model for its versatility and reliability. RS3s were one of Alco s shops more popular locomotives.


Item Specifics

  • Axles: 4
  • DCC: Equipped
  • Era: 1941-1970, 1971-1990, 1991-2009
  • Lighting: LED
  • Prototype Manufacturer: American Locomotive Company (ALCO)
  • Reporting Mark: GB&W
  • Scale: HO
  • Sound: Tsunami
  • Sub Brand: ATHEARN

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    /!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
    /!\ WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - California Proposition 65 - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov



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    Additional Information

    Manufacturer Number:
    28783
    Recommended Age:
    Ages: 12+ yr
    Scale:
    HO scale (1:87) and 1/8in=1ft scale
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