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"
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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.