Walthers Mainline 10702 Alco RS-2 – Standard DC — Belt Railway Of Chicago #455 – Air-cooled Stack (black, Gray, Yellow)

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 of this WalthersMainline model include:
 
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now – limited quantity available! NEW updated body with Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s – several preserved today Same powerful drive as WalthersProto. 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 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