Walthers 910-10704 Alco RS2 Standard DC Chicago Great Western #56 Locomotive HO Scale

Handle heavier freight on your HO railroad with the WalthersMainline Alco RS-2! Built from 1946 to 1950, the prototypes delivered more horsepower than the earlier RS-1, and introduced the rounded body style that defined Alcos of the period. Serving a variety of railroads, shortlines and industrial operators, many were going strong into into the 1970s and beyond. Features of this WalthersMainline model include:
 
One time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!
NEW updated body with Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate
Prototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today
Same powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:
Five-pole skew-wound motor
14 to 1 gear ratio
Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation
All-wheel drive and electrical pickup
Machined brass flywheel
Heavy die-cast metal chassis
Constant and directional LED headlights
21-pin DCC plug
Molded drill starter points - add correct curved grab irons to your model easily with WalthersMainline RS-2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-260, sold separately)
Correct size RP-25 metal wheels
Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers