Description
Built by the
American Locomotive Company (Alco) the low-hood S-2 was introduced in 1940 to
replace Alcos earlier high-hood switchers. The 1000 horsepower S-2 was a
turbocharged version of the S-1. There were 1,502 S-2s sold to North American
Railroads. The versatility of the S-2s was evidenced by their service on class 1
shortline and industrial railroads. Atlas version is back in service, with new
tooling, as well as a sound-equipped version for modeler enjoyment.
Features Include:
- Redesigned &
retooled hood, cab & chassis - The first plastic
HO-scale model of an S-2 Locomotive to include accurate body paneldetails - Option for
horizontal or vertical radiator shutters - Fine scale
handrails - Separately-applied
grab irons, coupler cut levers, air hoses, piping, etc. - Redesigned truck
frames with separately applied detail - Directional LED
lighting (includes cab rear headlight) - Die-cast chassis
for improved pulling performance - Chassis retooled
for optional DCC/sound - 5-pole skewed
armature motor for reliable operation - Dual-flywheels for
maximum performance at all speeds - Factory-equipped
with AccuMate knuckle couplers - Exceptional
painting and printing
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.
Sound Functionality
Features:
- 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.
are made under license from AccuRail, Inc.