American Models Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) RS-3
Model Manufacturer Info
Prototype Info
Category:
RS-3
Year/Era:
1950
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Ext. Reference:
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1991
Road Number(s):
8818
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:
Notes:
The PRR purchased 121 RS-3s between 1950 and 1953, for both freight and passenger (commuter) duty. Many came with dual controls (as did # 8849) to permit operation with either long hood or short hood forward. The RS-3s were used in all regions of PRR's operations; many served for 20 years into the Conrail era.
(image copyright © Dick Kramer; used by permission)
Carl Tuveson runs his engine, converted to Lionel's TMCC system, on his layout.