Bowser 24669 HO ALCo RS-3, Standard DC, Nickel Plate Road #555

Bowser HO ALCo RS-3, Standard DC, Nickel Plate Road #555

Bowser Item #: 24669

Features:

• Air Hoses


• Windshield Wipers


• Grab Irons


• Coupler Lift Bars


• Operating Headlight


• Window Glass


• Road Name Specific Details


• Roadname Specific Fuel Tanks


• Can Motor


• Flywheels


• Nickel Silver Wheels with RP25 Flanges & Knuckle Couplers

Prototype History:

The Alco RS3 was the builder's pinnacle in its early road switcher designs. While the American Locomotive Company would have some success in later Road Switcher (RS) series models, like the RS11 and RSD5, nothing would compare to the amazing success of the RS3. When it was released Alco had already cataloged two previous versions, the RS1 and RS2, both of which had seen modest success as the first true road-switchers ever produced. Unfortunately, overall the Schenectady manufacturer had considerable trouble seriously competing with Electro-Motive whose cab designs were far outpacing anything in its catalog. In any event, the RS3 would go on to be the most commonly seen Alco model across the country and remained in the company's catalog for more than six years. Today, numerous examples of this locomotive remain preserved, several of which are still operational.