ATHEARN - HO RTR RS-3 w/DCC & Sound, GB&W #307 - (28784)

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.

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