Introduction

Athearn 96783 HO Scale ALCo RS-3 Gulf Mobile & Ohio GM&O 1519

NOS (New Old Stock)

This B-B road switcher was a ubiquitous sight on American rails beginning in the 1950s as American Locomotive (Alco) captured 40% of the diesel locomotive market.

FEATURES:

• Fully assembled and ready-to-run
• See through etched metal radiator fan
• Metal grabirons
• Fine scale handrails molded in engineering plastic
• Frame mounted bell
• McHenry scale knuckle spring couplers
• DCC ready
• Minimum radius: 18″
• Highly-detailed, injection molded body
• Accurate painting & priniting
• See through cab windows
• Bi-directional constant lighting so headlight brightness remains consistent
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth and quiet operation
• All-wheel electrical pickup
• 5-pole skew wound motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for trouble-free operation
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on Code 75, 83, and 100 rail
• Road Specific Details:
• Freight and passenger service
• Straight steam generator stack
• Single bulb reflector headlight
• Crosswise water cooled exhaust stack
• Nathan M-3 air horn with bracket
• Era: 1950s – 1960s

NOTE: NOS (New Old Stock) / USED items are as-is and not returnable. If you have any questions please ask before purchasing.