Alco RS3-M “Chop Nose” diesel locomotive from Bowser
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: DC locomotive, $249.95; DCC locomotive with LokSound V5, $349.95
Era: 1975+
Manufacturer: Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc., 1302 Jordan Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754; 570-368-2379; bowser-trains.com
Alco RS3-M “Chop Nose” diesel locomotive features:
- Prototypically-accurate long hood height
- Prototypical dynamic brake location
- Separate, factory-applied air houses, windshield wipers, grab irons, uncoupling levers, and window glazing
- Light-emitting diode lighting including headlight
- Nickel silver wheels with RP-25 flanges
- Knuckle couplers
Release date: Early 2024
Road names: Delaware & Hudson (“bicentennial” scheme in red, white and blue, two road numbers; blue; and “lightning stripe” scheme in gray and blue, three road numbers); and Western New York & Pennsylvania (black and yellow).
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