Athearn 28674 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 New Haven NH 552

Description: Athearn 28674 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 New Haven NH 552 Athearn 28674 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 New Haven NH 552 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. The New Haven Railroad, as part of their dieselization efforts, kept pace with the newest in diesel technology by placing repeated orders from ALCO during the 1940s & 1950s. When ALCO upgraded to the RS-3 the New Haven purchased two orders of them, numbering them right after their 17-unit RS-2 fleet. The New Haven RS-3 fleet passed on to Penn Central, Conrail, Amtrak, and several short lines. Only one New Haven RS-3 (529) still exists today and is currently being restored to operating condition at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, Connecticut. FEATURES: Forward and reverse “Blatt” horns Steam Generator stack, nose vent and water tank Single headlight Art work approved by NH experts 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 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” SPECIFICATIONS: DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM SOUND: Ready PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: ALCO Axles: 4 LIGHTED: LED Lighting Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years Is Assembly Required: No Athearn 28674 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 New Haven NH 552 Athearn 28674 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 New Haven NH 552 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. The New Haven Railroad, as part of their dieselization efforts, kept pace with the newest in diesel technology by placing repeated orders from ALCO during the 1940s & 1950s. When ALCO upgraded to the RS-3 the New Haven purchased two orders of them, numbering them right after their 17-unit RS-2 fleet. The New Haven RS-3 fleet passed on to Penn Central, Conrail, Amtrak, and several short lines. Only one New Haven RS-3 (529) still exists today and is currently being restored to operating condition at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, Connecticut. FEATURES: Forward and reverse “Blatt” horns Steam Generator stack, nose vent and water tank Single headlight Art work approved by NH experts 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 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” SPECIFICATIONS: DCC: Ready/21-Pin NEM SOUND: Ready PROTOTYPE MANUFACTURER: ALCO Axles: 4 LIGHTED: LED Lighting Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years Is Assembly Required: No × × × Buy now and save! 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