The Atlas Product Spotlight - HO RS-11 Locomotives

The first RS-11s were produced by Alco in early 1956. This locomotive, classified by Alco as model DL-701, was their replacement for the very popular RS-3 road-switcher. Featuring a V-12, 1,800hp 251B diesel engine, the RS-11 was Alco’s answer to EMD’s very successful GP9. The turbocharged RS-11 accelerated faster, had a higher tractive effort rating and typically used less fuel than the competition. It was also quite versatile and could be found in heavy haul freight as well as passenger service.

The largest owner of RS-11’s was Norfolk & Western which purchased a total of 99 units (an additional 35 were added to the fleet after the merger with Nickel Plate). Other major purchasers included Northern Pacific, Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific, all of whom placed repeat orders. With approximately 426 units built for the US and Mexico over 8 years of production, the RS-11 was successful for Alco in that it provided ongoing competition for EMD’s popular road-switchers. A few examples of this model are still in service today and can be found working for various shortlines in the US.

The guaranteed order deadline is March 13, 2024. Click here to find an Authorized Atlas Dealer near you.

Features:

DCC/Sound version available with LokSound decoder
Golden-white LEDs
Realistic die-cast mainframe
Five-pole skewed armature motor with dual flywheels for optimum performance at all speeds
Directional lighting
Factory-equipped with AccuMate® knuckle couplers
Separately-applied wire grab irons
MU hoses and coupler cut bars
Two painted crew members

Atlas Master™ Series Silver Additional Features:

NMRA 21-pin plug for DCC (Decoder-ready)

DCC Operation Features:

Supports all DCC-programming modes • Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of six DCC function outputs are available
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

Analog (DC) Operation Features:

The LokSound Select Dual-Mode decoder allows your Atlas Gold Series locomotive to be used on DC as well as on DCC layouts.

Sound Functionality:

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.
There are 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.
Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.

SILVER MSRP: $174.95 GOLD MSRP: $289.95

	BN/NP PATCH
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 517 10 004 518	10 004 534 10 004 535
	CONRAIL
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	10 004 519 10 004 520	10 004 536 10 004 537
	DWP BICENTENNIAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 521	10 004 538
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 522	10 004 539
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 523	10 004 540
	FERROCARRIL DEL PACIFICO
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 524	10 004 541
	SONORA BAJA CALIFORNIA
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	10 004 525	10 004 542
	NORFOLK AND WESTERN
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	10 004 526 10 004 527	10 004 543 10 004 544
	LEHIGH VALLEY
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	10 004 528 10 004 529	10 004 545 10 004 546
	L&N
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	10 004 530 10 004 531	10 004 547 10 004 548
	PENN CENTRAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	10 004 532 10 004 533	10 004 549 10 004 550