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PROTO 2000 Diesel Alco RS-27 - Powered w/Sound & DCC

Union Pacific(R) #677
Walthers Part # 920-31353
HO scale, $279.98, sold out at Walthers

 
PROTO 2000 Alco RS-27s Bring a Distinctive Prototype to HO Scale

As the horsepower race between major locomotive builders began heating up, ALCO rolled out its new RS-27 in late 1959. While the design used the running gear of the RS-11, the new model was powered by a larger 16-cylinder prime mover that generated 2400 horsepower. To accommodate its extra length, the cab was moved forward, and the front hood shortened, giving the RS-27s a very distinctive appearance. Under relentless pressure from GE and EMD, ALCO was able to sell just 27 RS-27s before production ended in 1962.
 
ALCO's last road switchers have long been a favorite with modelers. The PROTO 2000 models mark the first time these distinctive diesels have been offered in plastic. Notable features include:
 
* Factory-Installed Sound & DCC Sound can be operated with standard DC power pack as well as DCC controllers. Sound features include: Diesel Engine, Horn, Bell, Squealing Brakes, Doppler Effect, Air Let Off (in neutral), Headlight, and Trailer which mutes whistle and bell for double heading.
 
* Heavy Diecast Chassis * 5 Pole Skew Wound Armature Motor * Precisely Meshed Worm Gear & Spur Teeth for Silent Running * Magnetic Knuckle Couplers * Prototype Specific Details Including: -With or Without Dynamic Brakes -With or Without Drop Steps -Two Styles of Class Lights -Standard or Large Fuel Tank

PROTO 2000 Alco RS-27, Powered, No Sound
CNW #900
CNW #901
Demonstrator #640-1
Demonstrator #640-2
Green Bay & Western #316
Green Bay & Western #317
PRR #2400
PRR #2405
SOO #415
SOO #416
UP(R) #675
UP(R) #676
Penn Central #2402
Penn Central #2413
CR #2402
CR #2412
Undecorated

PROTO 2000 Alco RS-27, Powered w/Sound & DCC
CNW(R) #902
CNW(R) #903
Demonstrator #640-3
Demonstrator #640-4
Green Bay & Western #316
Green Bay & Western #317
PRR #2408
PRR #2410
SOO #415
SOO #416
UP(R) #677
UP(R) #678
Penn Central #2407
Penn Central #2414
CR #2411
CR #2414
Undecorated