Walthers Proto
PROTO N Diesel Alco RS-2 Powered
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St. Louis-San Francisco "Frisco" #551
Walthers Part # 920-75120, p. 26 Walthers 2010 N&Z Scale Reference
N scale, $99.98, currently in stock at Walthers
This product is on-sale today for $45.98
Vintage Diesels are Perfect for 1940s to 1970s Layouts
* All-New Model
* DCC-Friendly Mechanism w/Clip-Fit Circuit Board
* Accumate Knuckle Couplers
* All-Wheel Drive & Electrical Pickup
* Dual Machined brass Flywheels
* Constant Intensity & Directional Headlights
* RP-25 Wheels Operate on Code 55 & Larger Rail
* Heavy Diecast Split-Frame Chassis
* Powerful Skew-Wound Motor
The RS-2 was Alco's first roadswitcher to incorporate its new 244-Series
prime mover. The 1,500-horsepower units were designed for versatility -
they were equally at home working road freights or switch runs. If equipped
with a steam generator, they were adept at working commuter and secondary
passenger runs. Production began in 1946 with just over 350 units
constructed for U.S. and Canadian roads before the unit was succeeded by
the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 in 1950 (although a few late RS-2s were rated at
1,600 horsepower).
RS-2s have worked for Class I, shortline and industrial lines across the
continent. The engines have been long lived, with one survivor still
holding down daily freight duties in 2007. A few others still see service
at museum and tourist lines.
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