Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive

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Good review but I’m disappointed sound version was not reviewed. I don’t think there have been any reviews of factory equipped ESU decoder locos and I was really hoping this review was for the DCC sound version of the RS-3.

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Hi, Atlas are re-tooling several models which previously appeared in the Atlas Classic series. it would be really useful if in your reviews of these Atlas upgrades you could say whether the new sound equipped chassis will fit the older bodies, some of which had excellent liveries which may take some time to cycle around again. I have in mind my Central of Georgia RS-3s but others will have other favorites.

I echo the point by Frederick McDermott about the sound version being a better target to review if possible.

Thanks for your work,
Bill.

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Hi Bill & MR staffers and other fellow readers,

The new sound chassis will indeed fit older shells, at least those made in China with separate grab irons. I bought my Gold RS 3s to upgrade my LH&R and D&H RS 3s from previous runs and I know several other modelers who have done so as well.

Apparently because of this, Gold versions are scarce on shelves here in the northeast, even for roads you wouldn’t expect to see selling very well here.

This run seems to be roller bearing only, no plain bearing versions. A friend of ours who models the Rutland had to swap truck frames, a job he hadn’t anticipated.

Best to all.
Fred