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Steam Depot RSD-4/5

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

Steam Depot

Factory:

Railmaster Exports

Prototype Info

Category:

RSD-4/5

Year/Era:

1951

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Dimensions:

56'6"

Ext. Reference:

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Product Type:

Metal Kit

Finish:

unpainted

Power:

DC

Wheels:

scale

Notes:

Steam Depot was a U.S. importer for Railmaster Exports for a number of years. The RSD-5 had a bigger generator than the RSD-4, but was the same on the outside.


(image copyright © Chris Rooney; used by permission)

 (image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
The kit's parts as sold by Steam Depot, which included their "curve" drive system developed by John Chappell, owner of Steam Depot.

 (image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)
A closer look at the assembled chassis.

 (image copyright © Jace Kahn; used by permission)
A close-up of one of the trucks.

 (image copyright © Steam Depot)
A side profile of the assembled chassis.
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