Guaranteed Pre-Order Deadline is October 2, 2025.
After closing, if not in stock, you may join the Waitlist and we will attempt to acquire one for you.
Estimated Delivery Date Is: Winter 2026
Product Information:
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