GREAT NORTHERN – ALCO RS-2 ROAD SWITCHER LOCO DC/DCC Ready HO Scale NEW KATO OOP
USD 249.25 USD
Specifications
| Year Manufactured | 2012 |
| MPN | 37-2302 |
| Item Length | 9 in |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Rail System | Two-Rail System |
| Item Height | 2 in |
| Features | DC / DCC Ready |
| Item Width | 1.8 in |
| Assembly Status | Ready to Go/Pre-built |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Wheel Configuration | Bo-Bo |
| Grade | C-10 Mint-Brand New |
| Scale | 1:87 |
| Material | Diecast, Plastic |
| Age Level | 17 Years & Up |
| Franchise | EMPIRE BUILDER |
| Brand | KATO |
| Type | Diesel Locomotive |
| Corporate Roadname | GREAT NORTHERN |
| Theme | RAILROADING |
| Time Period Manufactured | 2000-2009 |
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
Externally, the RS-2 bodywork was more rounded. Compared to the 539, it had a smaller cylinder and higher cylinder speed. Eight of the ALCO RS-2s were exported to Canada. ALCO built the RS-2 to compete with EMD, Fairbanks-Morse, and Baldwin Locomotive Works.