Uncataloged O Scale Alco RS-1 Diesel Locomotive NOW IN STOCK

March 26, 2025 - M.T.H. Electric Trains has released an exclusive and uncataloged RailKing O Scale Alco RS-1 Diesel Locomotive in Salem & Hillsborough livery for exclusive distribution by M.T.H. Authorized Retailer E-Z Catch. The locomotive is now in stock in extremely limited quantities.

Item No. 30-21283-1 Salem & Hillsborough Alco Rs-1 Diesel Engine w/Proto-Sound 3.0
Cab No. 8208
Sale Price: $389.99
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ABOUT THE RAILKING O SCALE ALCO RS-1 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE

The American Locomotive Company pioneered the multi-purpose "road switcher" design in 1941 with its 1000 hp RS-1. Alco's designers added a second, shorter hood to a basic switcher to make room for a steam boiler for passenger train heat. The short hood also afforded the crew additional accident protection. Smoother-riding trucks made the RS-1 suitable for the higher road speeds that would be daunting in a typical switcher. Although EMD's later GP7 and GP9 sold better and really established the road switcher as a universal locomotive, the RS-1 had the longest production run of any American-made diesel. The last new RS-1 left Alco's shops in 1960.

Interestingly, the first two years of RS-1 production went to the military. The 13 units that had been delivered to American railroads were requisitioned from their owners, and, along with 144 additional engines, were sent to Iran, Russia, and U.S. Army posts. These RS-1s were fitted with three-axle trucks to make them suitable for lighter rail on overseas roads. A group that plied the Trans-Iranian Railroad became known as "the diesels that saved Russia" because they brought in food and other supplies after the Luftwaffe had crippled Russian shipping. These engines later became the prototype for Russia's own early diesels.

Check out this model of America’s first road switcher and we think you’ll agree it offers Premier-level detailing at a RailKing price. Walkways have metal handrails and etched safety tread to prevent your 1/48-scale crewmen from slipping on a wet surface. End pilots have separately-added uncoupling levers. On the cab sides you’ll find legible Alco builder’s plates. Grab irons are separately added metal parts, as are the rooftop handles that allowed shop crews to remove roof panels for major repairs. Additional metal details include a horn, etched brass roof walkway, and a bell mounted under the frame.

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THRU:

E-Z Catch Train Shop
5 Tysen Street
Staten Island, New York 10301
718-727-7373 - Ask for Pat
www.e-zcatchworld.com
e-zcatch@verizon.net

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These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.

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These items are available to order from your local M.T.H. Authorized Retailer.