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Original price $214.98
Original price $214.98 - Original price $214.98
Original price $214.98
Current price $182.99
$182.99 - $182.99
Current price $182.99

Walthers Mainline 910-20701 HO Scale Alco RS-2 Belt Railway of Chicago BRC 452 DCC/Sound

Handle heavier freight on your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline Alco RS-2! Built from 1946 to 1950, the prototypes delivered more horsepower than the earlier RS-1, and introduced the rounded body style that defined Alcos of the period. Serving a variety of railroads, shortlines and industrial operators, many were going strong into into the 1970s and beyond.

FEATURES:

  • One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
  • NEW Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate
  • Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today
  • Available with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts featuring:
    • Fully DCC compatible
    • 14, 28 or 128 speed steps
    • Dual mode DC & DCC
    • 4 Air horns changeable by CVs
    • 2 bells changeable by CVs
  • Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
    • Five-pole skew-wound motor
    • 14 to 1 gear ratio
    • Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
    • All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
    • Machined brass flywheel
    • Heavy die-cast metal chassis
    • Constant and directional LED headlights
    • 21-pin DCC plug
  • Molded drill starter points - add correct curved Alco grab irons to your model easily with WalthersMainline RS-2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-260, sold separately)
  • Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
  • Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

PLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders

NOTE: Road number may vary from picture shown.