20-22145-1 LONG ISLAND RS3 PHASE 3 #1555-OBy the time the first RS 3's rolled off the assembly line in 1950, Alco had refined its road switcher concept to create "a truly universal locomotive which could do anything and go almost anywhere," in the words of author J. W. Swanson in New Haven Power. In contrast with its predecessor, the 1000 hp RS 1, the 1600 hp RS 3 had all the power of a road diesel of its time and could boil along at up to 80 mph. For awhile in the early 1950's, ALCO looked

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Features: Authentic coal tipple for late steam or diesel eras Typical of coal loaders across the continent Use alone at trackside or as part of a larger coal mine operation Realistic corrugated metal construction Conveyor and supports for above or below-ground operations Separate slack bin Handle hoppers

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This small-scale Military Miniature series model assembly kit recreates the formidable modern U

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these flexible stone walls are easy to cut

•Insulated AxlesAll-Metal Wheels & Axles

125” thick alloyed alloyed steel with state-of-the-art heat treating

• A detailed cockpit features separate side walls with the throttle box and radio while the Lynn-3 gunsight

The German Army Weapons Branch ordered the Henschel firm to vie with Porsche in producing a prototype