{"product_id":"bowser-24681-ho-scale-alco-rs-3-diesel-locomotive-n-w-300-dcc-sound","title":"Bowser 24681 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 Diesel Locomotive N\u0026W 300 DCC \u0026 Sound","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBowser 24681 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 Diesel Locomotive N\u0026amp;W 300 DCC \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post war years saw the rapid escalation of competition in the diesel locomotive market between the traditional steam locomotive builders and EMD. While EMD had an initial leg up due to wartime restrictions, the steam builders would not go quietly. The early 1950's saw ALCo, Baldwin \u0026amp; Fairbanks-Morse offering designs to compete with the ground breaking EMD GP7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCo introduced the RS-3 in 1950. It included an upgraded ALCo 12 cylinder 244 prime mover with 1600 horsepower which proved to be more reliable than the earlier version in the RS-1 \u0026amp; RS-2. The body was a refinement of the RS-2 with more streamlining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRailroads found the RS-3 to be a versatile and reliable road switcher with good looks. A number of railroads adapted this model for passenger use because of the streamlined appearance. In terms of sales, the RS-3 was the high water mark for ALCo in the diesel era with a total of 1418 built by ALCo and Montreal Locomotives Works between 1950 and 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALCo RS-3 would go on to serve for decades based on its reputation for reliability and versatility. Sold and resold, these units have been seen all across North America. Even today examples of this locomotive remain in service, more than sixty years after they were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir hoses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupler lift bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating headlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad name specific fuel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlywheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel silver wheels with RP25 flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC\/Sound version features LokSound Select decoder\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoad name specific details:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue with Yellow lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 foot cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCab mount horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody side number boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder deck storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic brakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bowser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43386161299669,"sku":"BOW24681","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/products\/bowser-24681-ho-scale-alco-rs-3-diesel-locomotive-n-w-300-dcc-sound.jpg?v=1658847286","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/bowser-24681-ho-scale-alco-rs-3-diesel-locomotive-n-w-300-dcc-sound","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}