Walthers 920-80094 Alco RS-2 SOU #2117 – Your Source for Gaming Essentials* Trains

Description

This is Walthers 920-80094 Alco RS-2 SOU #2117. WalthersProto Alco RS2 standard DC PROTO N. Southern Railway #2117 (green, white, yellow). The RS-2 was Alco’s first roadswitcher to incorporate its new 244-Series prime mover. The 1,500-horsepower units were designed for versatility – they were equally at home working road freights or switch runs. If equipped with a steam generator, they were adept at working commuter and secondary passenger runs. Production began in 1946 with just over 350 units constructed for U.S. and Canadian roads before the unit was succeeded by the 1,600-horsepower RS-3 in 1950 (although a few late RS-2s were rated at 1,600 horsepower).

RS-2s have worked for Class I, shortline and industrial lines across the continent. The engines have been long lived, with one survivor still holding down daily freight duties in 2007. A few others still see service at museum and tourist lines.

Its key features are:
Prototypes in service 1949-1970s
DCC-friendly mechanism with clip-fit circuit board
All-wheel drive & electrical pickup
Dual machined brass flywheels
Heavy die cast split-frame chassis
Powerful skew-wound motor
Micro-Trains knuckle couplers
Constant intensity & directional headlights
RP-25 wheels operate on Code 55 & larger rail

Condition: Factory New (C-9)
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes (P-9)

Manufacturer: Walthers
Model Number: 920-80094
Road Name: Southern Railway (SOU)
MSRP: $99.98

Scale/Era: N Scale
Model Type: Diesel Loco

The Trainz SKU for this item is P11963283.

Trainz Product Id: 11963283