Description
Description
This is a WalthersProto Alco RS2 PROTO 1000. Santa Fe #2099 (blue, yellow). Diesel roadswitchers for transition-era railroads. 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.
Its key features are:
Heavy die cast chassis
Factory-installed 9-pin DCC harness
14:1 gear ratio helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation with PROTO 2000 locos
Five-pole skew-wound motor
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Dual machined brass flywheels
RP-25 contour blackened wheels
Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers
Each engine is equipped with constant and directional headlights
Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)
Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 920-35134
MSRP: $99.98
Scale/Era: HO Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco
The Trainz SKU for this item is P11963217.
Trainz Product Id: 11963217
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