Alco Models RSD-4/5: Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
Alco Models
Manufacturer ID:
SD-121P
Factory:
Samhongsa, Korea
Prototype Info
Category:
RSD-4/5
Year/Era:
1951
Manufacturer:
American Locomotive Company (Alco)
Road Name:
Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR)
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1983
Qty Made:
100
Product Type:
Brass
Finish:
unpainted
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 advertisement shows that only 20 were planned on being produced.
(image copyright © Bill Lane; used by permission)
The prototype PRR RSD-5 did not have the PRR-specific Trainphone antenna.
(image copyright © Alco Models)
Scan provided by Ken Zieska.
(image copyright © Alco Models)
Scan provided by Ken Zieska.