Atlas Model Railroad Co.
Diesel Alco RS-1 Powered
Lake Erie, Franklin & Clarion #21
Walthers Part # 150-7169
HO scale, $139.95, sold out at Walthers
The RS-1 was introduced by ALCO in March of 1941 with the delivery of the
first of two units to the Rock Island. Combining the accessibility of a
switching locomotive and the higher-speed tracking of a road unit, the RS-1
started a revolution in locomotive design that was soon embraced by all of
the major diesel-electric builders. Now, the RS-1 has been redesigned with
added detail including separately applied wire grab irons and coupler cut
levers, improved radiator detail and revised roof detail. Other features
include a realistic diecast underframe, five-pole skew-wound motor with
dual flywheels, directional lighting and AccuMate knuckle couplers.
Friction- or roller-bearing truck sideframes are included as appropriate
for each roadname.
