{"product_id":"walthersmainline-ho-alco-rsc2-esu-sound-dcc-milwaukee-road-milw-989","title":"WalthersMainline HO Alco RSC2 - ESU Sound \u0026 DCC -- Milwaukee Road (MILW) #989","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandle 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne time run of these roadnumbers, order now - limited quantity available!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Air- or Water-cooled exhaust stack as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototypes in service 1946 to early 2000s - several preserved today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable with ESU Sound and DCC for DCC or DC layouts featuring:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Fully DCC compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-14, 28 or 128 speed steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Dual mode DC \u0026amp; DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-4 Air horns changeable by CVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-2 bells changeable by CVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame powerful drive as WalthersProto(R) locos featuring:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Five-pole skew-wound motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-14 to 1 gear ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Helical-cut gears for quiet operation and easy multiple unit operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-All-wheel drive and electrical pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Machined brass flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Heavy die-cast metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-Constant and directional LED headlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-21-pin DCC plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded drill starter points - add correct curved Alco grab irons to your model easily with WalthersMainline RS-2 Diesel Detail Kit (#910-260, sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect size RP-25 metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: When operating Walthers-branded DCC-equipped locomotives in DC mode, do not use power packs that exceed an 18V rating. This includes MRC 1300-series power packs which have known issues with our decoders \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WalthersMainline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661353877817,"sku":"910-20717","price":216.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8781\/9833\/files\/910-20717.jpg?v=1767621817","url":"https:\/\/hiawathahobbies.com\/products\/walthersmainline-ho-alco-rsc2-esu-sound-dcc-milwaukee-road-milw-989","provider":"Hiawatha Hobbies LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}