22-22143-2 LEHIGH VALLEY RS3 PHASE 3 #212-OBy the time the first RS 3's rolled off the assembly line in 1950, Alco had refined its road switcher concept to create "a truly universal locomotive which could do anything and go almost anywhere," in the words of author J. W. Swanson in New Haven Power. In contrast with its predecessor, the 1000 hp RS 1, the 1600 hp RS 3 had all the power of a road diesel of its time and could boil along at up to 80 mph. For awhile in the early 1950's, ALCO looked

9 spoke wheels

while also being easy to maintain

GP40 #3040 is the star of the rail operations

ILLUMINATED TRACK:

The Walthers Cornerstone Co-Op Storage Shed provides more storage for the local grain elevators

The thickest section is 1" (25 mm) and the thinnest section is 1/2" (12 mm)

Cummins 400 HP diesel engine

generate lots of business for the local railroads

185" w x 2

F5 Lights (except head/tail)

Desk top display stand included

Add an optional Auxiliary Switch for convenient operation