ATH-28678 Athearn RTR RS-3, D&RGW #5203 HO Scale

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ATH-28678AthearnHO ScaleRS-3 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric#5203 D&RGWDCC ReadyDRGW FEATURES:Dual single-note hornsFirecracker antennaLong hood-forward operationDRGW purchased five RS-3s in 1951 and used them for local and switching service. Along with the S2s and PAs, they were the only ALCOs on the roster. Only unit 5204 was ever repainted into the black switcher scheme; the other units wore their original paint until retirement. By 1966 the units were off of the roster.RS-3 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:Metal grab ironsLarge or small fuel tank per prototypeFine scale handrailsMcHenry scale knuckle couplers – Kadee compatibleAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operationAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flowSee through etched metal radiator fanSee through cab windowsDCC-ready features Quick Plug plug-and-play technologyImproved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link drivetrain for with 21-pin NEM connector trouble-free operationWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of trackWindow packaging for easy viewingHighly-detailed, injection molded bodyPainted and printed for realistic decorationFully assembled and ready-to-runInterior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storageMinimum radius: 18NEW FEATURES:Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than beforeDCC-ready models feature 21-pin plugDCC & sound models feature Tsunami2 sound with cube speakerLED lighting for long life and reliable operation