The ALCO RSD-15 were built between 1956 and 1960 in Schenectady, New York. Rated at 2,400 horsepower these versatile were known as a Jack of all trades as they were suited for mainline freight as well as passenger service. ey also saw duty as a yard switcher! Railroads could order the RSD-15 with either a high or low front hood. e low hood versions quickly donned the nickname of Alligators.
Industry-Leading Features:
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The ALL-NEW Paragon2 Sound & Control System
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Integral DCC Decoder with Back EMF for Industry-Best Slow Speed Operation in DC and DCC
- Precision Drive Mechanism engineered for continuous heavy load towing and smooth slow speed operation
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5-Pole Can Motor with Skew Wound Armature
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PRR A-units are equipped with trainphone antennae. B-units are not.
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Premium Caliber Painting with Authentic Paint Schemes
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Prototypical Light Operation with Golden White LED Headlight
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Operating Kadee Knuckle Couplers
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Factory Installed Engineer and Fireman Figures
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Near-Brass Caliber Detail at a Plastic Price
- Minimum Radius: 18" or greater recommended
Industry-Leading Sound Features:
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Operates in DC & DCC (use DCMaster for DC Sound)
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Auto Pilot (ATS) - Records and plays back sound and movement for automatic operation (Macro Operation)
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16-bit Sample Rate for exceptional high frequency sound clarity
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Playback Whistle for multiple whistle lengths and patterns
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Choice of 3 selectable Whistles / Horns
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Alternate Whistle / Horn where applicable for locomotive with air horn and steam whistle
both the main whistle and alternate can be easily played
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Adjustable bell ringing interval for faster or slower bell
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Numerous user-mappable functions with available keys
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Passenger Station Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
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Freight Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
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Lumber Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
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Farm Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
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Crew Radio Communications - Controlled with Function Key
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Maintenance Yard Ambient Sounds - Controlled with Function Key
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Demo Mode for display and demonstrations
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Grade Crossing Automatic Signal
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8 Diesel Motor Revs (Diesel Only)
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Simple Programming with Integral DCC Decoder
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Automatic Forward / Reverse Signal - When activated, stopping triggers and stop whistle toot.
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When moving forward from a stopped position, toots twice. When moving in reverse. toots three times.
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Engine sound intensity varies with load
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Individually adjustable sound volumes for each effect
- EZ Reset Button for quick return to factory default settings