The Atlas Product Spotlight - N 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-11s 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:

FIRST TIME WITH SOUND!
Full pilots
AccuMate® couplers
Golden-white LEDs
Separate handrails and side sill
Correct wheelbase

SILVER SOUND READY FEATURES (SILVER LOCMOTIVES ONLY):

Sound ready & equipped with speaker for easy conversion to DCC sound.

DCC Operation Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Supports all DCC-programming modes
DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed
steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.
Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.
A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be
function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually
Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

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 up to 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: $134.95 GOLD MSRP: $249.95

	BN/NP PATCH
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 865 40 005 866	40 005 882 40 005 883
	CONRAIL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 867 40 005 868	40 005 884 40 005 885
	DWP BICENTENNIAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 869	40 005 886
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 870	40 005 887
	GENESSEE VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 871	40 005 888
	FERROCARRIL DEL PACIFICO
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 872	40 005 889
	SONORA BAJA CALIFORNIA
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 873	40 005 890
	NORFOLK AND WESTERN
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 874 40 005 875	40 005 891 40 005 892
	LEHIGH VALLEY
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 876 40 005 877	40 005 893 40 005 894
	L&N
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 878 40 005 879	40 005 895 40 005 896
	PENN CENTRAL
	Silver Item #:	Gold Item #:
	40 005 880 40 005 881	40 005 897 40 005 898