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 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 ra