Alco Models RS-3
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Alco Models
Manufacturer ID:
SD-123
Factory:
Samhongsa, Korea
Prototype Info
Category:
RS-3
Year/Era:
1950
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1981
Qty Made:
100
Product Type:
Brass
Finish:
unpainted
Magazine Article:
Dispatch, Apr 2007 (zamac issue)
Magazine Article:
Dispatch, Jan 1982 (lower the body)
Magazine Article:
Dispatch, Sep 1981
Online Article:
Supplemental Part:
Notes:
These models' frames started developing problems in later years (made out of zamac with lead, which deteriorates over time). The trucks on these models are made out of cast white metal that doesn't age well, either. The company sent out a survey with the release of this engine, asking if S modelers would be interested in the RS-2 and RSD-4/5.
(image copyright © Bob Werre; used by permission)
Bob painted and lettered his for the Chicago & North Western.
(image copyright © Alan Evans; used by permission)
This photo shows the model as it came from the factory.