RS-3 Diesel Locomotives

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Alco Models

Manufacturer ID:

SD-123

Factory:

Samhongsa, Korea

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1981

Qty Made:

100

Product Type:

Brass

Finish:

unpainted

Product Notes:

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Notes:

These models' frames started developing problems in later years (made out of zamac with lead, which deteriorates over time). The trucks on these models are made out of cast white metal that doesn't age well, either. The company sent out a survey with the release of this engine, asking if S modelers would be interested in the RS-2 and RSD-4/5.

Bob painted and lettered his for the Chicago & North Western.

This photo shows the model as it came from the factory.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

RS3000

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Ext. Reference:

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

Product Notes:

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Supplemental Part:

Supplemental Part:

The original version came as a sort of kit, where the chassis and body were assembled, but you had to install the handrails, the cut levers, brake details, and windows. Over the years, AM changed to selling the complete model, ready-to-run.