1991 Diesel Locomotives by American Models

Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted, not lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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The original version came as a sort of kit, where the chassis and body were assembled, but you had to install the handrails, the cut levers, brake details, and windows. Over the years, AM changed to selling the complete model, ready-to-run.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

RS3001

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

Conrail (CR)

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Road Number:

9944

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

RS3003

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

Erie Lackawanna (EL)

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Road Number:

1019

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

RS3004

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

Great Northern (GN)

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Road Number:

229, 231

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models

Manufacturer ID:

RS3006

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

New York Central (NYC)

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Road Number:

8245, 8305

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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This model was available in kit form, but is now released as a ready-to-run version. Holt painted the handrails yellow, as per the NYC prototype. Also note that there are no side windows in the cab. This, too, is per the prototype to increase airflow into the engine. The model also has illuminated number boards with dry transfers from Woodland Scenics, and working couplers.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

RS3005DX

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Road Number:

529

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

RS3005

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

New York, New Haven & Hartford (NH)

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Model Info

Gauge:

S

Introduced:

1991

Road Number:

550, 561

Product Type:

Plastic

Finish:

painted & lettered

Power:

AC or DC

Wheels:

scale or hi-rail

Couplers:

AF or scale

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Holt's model in the photo was built from the original kit version (today's version is in the ready-to-run one). It has the 1956 black scheme for NH road switchers. This kit came with working couplers and road numbers on the number boards. Holt painted and attached all the handrails as per the prototype. Dry transfers were used for additional road numbers at both ends, just to the right of the headlights, as per NH practice. He then used only the front and rear cab glazing, leaving side cab windows open for better airflow.

Model Manufacturer Info

Manufacturer:

American Models (click for web site)

Manufacturer ID:

RS3007

Prototype Info

Category:

RS-3

Year/Era:

1950

Manufacturer:

American Locomotive Company (Alco)

Road Name:

Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)

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