Athearn 28673 HO RS-3 Locomotive – NH #539

RS-3 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES:
• Metal grab irons • Large or small fuel tank per prototype
• See through etched metal radiator fan • See through cab windows
• Fine scale handrails • McHenry® scale knuckle couplers – Kadee® compatible
• All-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth & quiet operation • All-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow
• DCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology • Improved 5-pole skew wound can motor with flywheels and multi-link
drivetrain for with 21-pin NEM connector trouble-free operation
• Wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track • Window packaging for easy viewing
• Highly-detailed, injection molded body • Painted and printed for realistic decoration
• Fully assembled and ready-to-run • Interior plastic blister safely holds the model for convenient storage
• Minimum radius: 18”
NEW FEATURES:
• Newly designed can motor is more powerful and quieter than before
• DCC-ready models feature 21-pin plug
• DCC & sound models feature Tsunami2 sound with cube speaker
• LED lighting for long life and reliable operation

During 1954, Montreal Locomotive Works (ALCO of Canada) built 34 RS3’s for Canadian Pacific in two orders. These colorful “Action Red” painted
units were repainted in this scheme during the 1970’s for better visibility.