Atlas Gold 40005498 N Scale ALCo RS-3 Diesel British Columbia BC RAIL 569 DCC LokSound Utility - Electric 2x Upper Long Springs (Soft)

2x Upper Long Springs (Soft)

The first launch with a crew occurred in December of 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission which sent astronauts in orbit around the moon but did not land

7075-T6 aluminum

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Atlas Gold 40005498 N Scale ALCo RS-3 Diesel British Columbia BC RAIL 569 DCC LokSound Utility - Electric 2x Upper Long Springs (Soft)Atlas Gold 40005498 N Scale ALCo RS 3 Diesel British Columbia BC RAIL 569 DCC LokSound Well over 1,300 RS 3 road switcher locomotives were built by ALCO between 1950 and 1956. It can be considered one of the most successful four axle diesel road switchers ever produced by the builder. These 1,600hp locomotives were powered by an ALCO 244 V 12 engine which was complimented by rugged GE electrical components. The RS 3 was truly a versatile locomotive.