ALCO RS-27

ALCO (Demonstrator)  No. 640-4

Limited Quantity!

As the horsepower race between major locomotive builders began heating up, ALCO rolled out its new RS-27 in late 1959.

While the design used the running gear of the RS-11, the new model was powered by a larger 16-cylinder prime mover that generated 2400 horsepower.

To accommodate its extra length, the cab was moved forward, and the front hood shortened, giving the RS-27s a very distinctive appearance.

Under relentless pressure from GE and EMD, ALCO was able to sell just 27 RS-27s before production ended in 1962.

ALCO's last road switchers have long been a favorite with modelers.

The PROTO 2000 models mark the first time these distinctive diesels have been offered in plastic.

Factory-Installed Sound & DCC Sound can be operated with standard DC power pack as well as DCC controllers.

• Heavy diecast chassis
• 5 Pole skew wound armature motor
• Precisely meshed worm gear & spur teeth for silent running
• Magnetic knuckle couplers
• Sound features include: diesel engine, horn, bell, squealing brakes, doppler effect, air let off (in neutral), headlight, and trailer which mutes whistle and bell for double heading

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