Rock Island #493 - DCC (HO ALCO RS-3) (HO Scale)

Introduced in 1950, this all-purpose 1600-HP locomotive had the stamina and strength for freight and passenger service yet was agile enough for yard service work. With its rugged, dependable design, it’s no wonder that many of these versatile RS-3 locomotives are still working today on short lines, tourist lines, and hauling freight.

Features include:

• DCC-equipped for speed, direction, and lighting
• dual-mode NMRA-compliant decoder with 8-pin plug
• all-wheel drive
• precision can motor
• dual, precision-balanced flywheels
• super-quiet, helical cut gears
• die-cast chassis
• metal cut levers
• finescale handrails
• blackened metal wheels
• prototype-specific directional headlights
• RP25 wheel contours
• E-Z Mate^® Mark II couplers

Performs best on 18" radius curves or greater.

Ages 14+