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ALCO RS-11

American Locomotive Companies RS-11 were produced from 1956 to 1961 and was the replacement for the RS-3 road switcher. This engine featured a V-12 turbocharged engine of 1800 HP and was the answer to EMDs GP9 engines. The RS-11 was rated with a higher tractive effort and used less fuel. Favored by modelers with its distinctive "chiseled" number boards. ALCO manufactured 425 of these road engines.

ALCO RS-11 Locomotive features:

  • Finely cut fans, louvers and other details.
  • Heavy die-cast frame with headlight assembly.
  • Steel wheels, operating coupler and a three position electronic reverse unit on all AC hi-rail versions.
  • New windows and headlight lenses included.
  • LED front headlights.
  • All wheels powered. Dual units are both powered.
  • Gription® traction wheels standard.
  • A flywheel drive system with sprung bearings for better tracking on the rails.
  • Limited lifetime warranty.
  • Newly designed two and three unit box with polyfoams.
  • Models are tested and shipped ready to run, all railings, fans, louvers, windows and headlight lenses are installed.
  • Engines available in 3 road numbers (except C&NW 2 available")