O Scale Premier Jersey Central RS-3 - Phase 1b Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0 (Hi-Rail Wheels)

There are diesel locomotives, and then there are legends. The American Locomotive Company (Alco) RS-3 belongs firmly in the latter category. Now, MTH Electric Trains is proud to bring this workhorse of the high iron to your O Scale layout with a level of detail and sound fidelity that must be heard to be believed.

Introduced in 1950 as an improvement on the RS-2, the RS-3 quickly became the definitive "Road Switcher" of its era. While EMD was capturing the market with the GP7, Alco carved out its own loyal following with the RS-3. Powered by the throaty 12-cylinder, 1,600-horsepower Model 244 prime mover, these units were famous for their versatility.

They looked just as natural hauling coal drags through the Appalachians as they did sprinting with commuter coaches outside of New York City or Chicago. Over 1,400 units were produced, and their signature smoking exhausts and distinctively rhythmic engine sounds endeared them to railfans for decades.

Our latest O Scale recreation captures the soul of this Alco legend. Under the hood lies the Proto-Sound 3.0 onboard electronics system, bringing the RS-3 to life on your layout.

Listen to the authentic startup sequence, the labored chug of the Alco 244 prime mover under load, and the squeal of brakes as you spot cars at the industry siding and it wouldn't be an Alco without the smoke! Our fan-driven smoke unit features variable output, puffing in sync with the engine RPMs for the ultimate realism. Whether you run conventional AC or the MTH Digital Command System (DCS), you have precision control over every movement.

We understand that every modeler has a different standard for their right-of-way. That is why this run of Alco RS-3s is available in two distinct configurations:

Hi-Rail Wheels: Perfect for traditional O Gauge 3-rail operators. These models feature oversized flanges and piloting designed to navigate tighter O-31 curves and tubular track switches with ease. 
Scale Wheels: Designed for the 2-rail scale modeler or the 3-rail enthusiast who demands absolute fidelity. These models feature fixed pilots (no swinging gaps) and proper scale wheel flanges for operation on 2-rail code 148 or code 125 track (convertible to 3-rail fixed pilot operation).

Don’t miss your chance to add this diesel icon to your roster. Whether switching the yard or leading a local passenger run, the Alco RS-3 with Proto-Sound 3.0 is ready for duty.

• Intricately Detailed, Durable ABS Body
• Die-Cast Truck Sides, Pilots and Fuel Tank
• Metal Chassis
• Metal Handrails and Horn
• Metal Handrails
• Moveable Roof Fans
• Metal Body Side Grilles
• Detachable Snow Plow
• (2) Handpainted Engineer Cab Figures
• Authentic Paint Scheme
• Metal Wheels, Axles and Gears
• (2) Remote-Controlled Proto-Couplers
• O Scale Kadee-Compatible Coupler Mounting Pads
• Prototypical Rule 17 Lighting
• Directionally Controlled Constant Voltage LED Headlights
• Lighted LED Cab Interior Light
• Illuminated LED Number Boards
• (2) Precision Flywheel-Equipped Motors
• Operating ProtoSmoke Diesel Exhaust
• Onboard DCC/DCS Decoder
• Locomotive Speed Control In Scale MPH Increments
• Proto-Scale 3-2 3-Rail/2-Rail Conversion Capable
• 1:48 Scale Proportions
• Proto-Sound 3.0 With The Digital Command System Featuring Quillable Horn With Freight Yard Proto-Effects
• Unit Measures: 18 1/2” x 2 5/8” x 4”
• Operates On O-42 Curves Diesel DCC Features 
• F0 Head/Tail light
• F1 Bell
• F2 Horn
• F3 Start-up/Shut-down
• F4 PFA
• F5 Lights (except head/tail)
• F6 Master Volume
• F7 Front Coupler
• F8 Rear Coupler
• F9 Forward Signal
• F10 Reverse Signal
• F11 Grade Crossing
• F12 Smoke On/Off
• F13 Smoke Volume
• F14 Idle Sequence 3
• F15 Idle Sequence 2
• F16 Idle Sequence 1
• F17 Extended Start-up
• F18 Extended Shut-down
• F19 Rev Up
• F20 Rev Down
• F21 One Shot Doppler
• F22 Coupler Slack
• F23 Coupler Close
• F24 Single Horn Blast
• F25 Engine Sounds
• F26 Brake Sounds
• F27 Cab Chatter
• F28 Feature Reset