Get the Walthers Mainline 20708 Alco RS - 2 HO scale model train. It's modeled after the GBW Green Bay & Western #304 with a water - cooled stack in red, black, white, and yellow. It comes with DCC and sound features. When using Walthers - branded DCC - equipped locomotives in DC mode, avoid power packs over 18V, like MRC 1300 - series ones. This Alco RS - 2, built from 1946 to 1950, had more horsepower than the earlier RS - 1 and a distinct rounded body. It served many railroads and was in use well into the 1970s. Key features include: a limited - quantity run of these road numbers; new air - or water - cooled exhaust stack; prototypes in service from 1946 to early 2000s with some preserved today. It's available with ESU Sound and DCC for both DCC and DC layouts, fully DCC compatible, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps, dual - mode DC & DCC, 4 changeable air horns and 2 changeable bells via CVs. It has a powerful drive like WalthersProto locos, with a five - pole skew - wound motor, 14 to 1 gear ratio, helical - cut gears for quiet and multi - unit operation, all - wheel drive and electrical pickup, a machined brass flywheel, a heavy die - cast metal chassis, constant and directional LED headlights, and a 21 - pin DCC plug. You can easily add correct curved Alco grab irons using the WalthersMainline RS - 2 Diesel Detail Kit (sold separately), and it has correct size RP - 25 metal wheels and Proto MAX metal knuckle couplers.
Using your Walthers Mainline Alco RS - 2 model train is easy. First, make sure to choose the right power source. If you're using DC mode, don't use power packs that exceed 18V to avoid issues with the decoder. For DCC layouts, it's fully compatible and offers different speed steps. When running the train, enjoy the realistic sound effects and the smooth operation thanks to the helical - cut gears. As for maintenance, keep the model clean. You can use a soft brush to remove dust from the locomotive and wheels. Check the electrical connections regularly to ensure proper functioning. If you want to add some details, use the WalthersMainline RS - 2 Diesel Detail Kit to attach the grab irons easily. And remember, since it's a limited - quantity run, handle it with care to preserve its value.
