American Models RS-3: New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH) #550, 561
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
RS-3
Year/Era:
1950
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1991
Road Number:
550, 561
Product Type:
Plastic
Finish:
painted & lettered
Power:
AC or DC
Wheels:
scale or hi-rail
Couplers:
AF or scale
Supplemental:
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Supplemental Part:
(image copyright © Holt Apgar; used by permission)
Holt's model in the photo was built from the original kit version (today's version is in the ready-to-run one). It has the 1956 black scheme for NH road switchers. This kit came with working couplers and road numbers on the number boards. Holt painted and attached all the handrails as per the prototype. Dry transfers were used for additional road numbers at both ends, just to the right of the headlights, as per NH practice. He then used only the front and rear cab glazing, leaving side cab windows open for better airflow.