{"product_id":"preorder-atlas-n-40005894-alco-rs11-lok-classic-gold-lehigh-valley-7643-dcc-and-sound-199-96","title":"PREORDER Atlas N 40005894 Alco RS11 Lok Classic Gold, Lehigh Valley #7643 (DCC and Sound)","description":"The prototype for this detailed Atlas N Scale Alco RS11 was Alco'scompetitor to the popular EMD GP9. The first RS11s were produced by Alco inearly 1956. This locomotive, classified by Alco as model DL-701, was theirreplacement for the very popular RS3 road-switcher. Featuring a V-12,1,800hp 251B diesel engine, the turbocharged RS11 accelerated faster, had ahigher tractive effort rating and typically used less fuel than thecompetition. It was also quite versatile and could be found in heavy haulfreight as well as The largest owner of RS11s was Norfolk \u0026amp; Western whichpurchased a total of 99 units (an additional 35 were added to the fleetafter the merger with Nickel Plate). Other major purchasers includedNorthern Pacific, Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific, all of whom placedrepeat orders. With approximately 426 units built for the US and Mexicoover eight years of production, the RS11 was successful for Alco in that itprovided ongoing competition for EMD s popular roadswitchers. A fewexamples of this model are still in service today and can be found workingfor various shortlines in the US. This model features a scale-speed motorwith dual flywheels, directional LED lighting, accurate decoration andAccuMate(R) magnetic knuckle couplers. This model also includes a lightingcircuit board which is easily swapped for a DCC decoder when you're readyto convert. This EMD SD35 is one of many Atlas N Scale locomotives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atlas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42187373740114,"sku":"ATL-40005894-PRE","price":199.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3410\/2098\/files\/78323311175392_yyhb_db7d2dca-788d-4f95-8dd9-6aa1ed7a80f7.jpg?v=1784693104","url":"https:\/\/modeltrainstuff.com\/products\/preorder-atlas-n-40005894-alco-rs11-lok-classic-gold-lehigh-valley-7643-dcc-and-sound-199-96","provider":"Model Train Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}