Atlas 40005486 N RS-3 - Burlington Northern #4078 (Classic Silver series - DC/DCC Ready)
Well 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. These 1,600hp locomotives were powered by an ALCO 244 V-12 engine which was complimented 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).
Features:
• Golden-white LEDs
• Directional lighting
• Separately-applied painted handrails (where appropriate)
• Blackened metal wheels
• Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers
• Accurate painting and printing
AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.
Description
Well 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. These 1,600hp locomotives were powered by an ALCO 244 V-12 engine which was complimented 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).
Features:
• Golden-white LEDs
• Directional lighting
• Separately-applied painted handrails (where appropriate)
• Blackened metal wheels
• Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers
• Accurate painting and printing
AccuMate® couplers are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.
