Atlas Alco RS 3

[NW Modeling List]

Hi Bill;

The Atlas model is a ph 1a; the 1955 N&W units were ph 3.  There are many 
differences which may or may not be obvious to you.  The Atlas RS3 models 
are 4 foot models for N&W.  For 1 foot models, you'll need to replace 
everything visible except maybe the truck side frames.

Nigel
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Subject: RE: Atlas Alco RS 3



> Dan -

>

> Would the Atlas version be comparable to the initial three RS-3s that

> were purchased in 1955 and operated in the Durham area?  I know the

> lettering and numbers are not the correct font for the initial engines

> and I understand that there aren't any correct decals available.  Do you

> know if there is a physically correct model available for the initial

> GP-9s?

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> Bill Smith

> Atlanta

>

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> Subject: RE: Atlas Alco RS 3

>

> Ken McWilliams; Regarding the Atlas RS3, if you contact me off list and

> give me an address I will mail you an Atlas Instruction/Parts list sheet

> for their RS3. Depending on how finicky you are, this model is an early

> model RS3 with louvers on the hood and the earlier exhaust stack. The

> N&W's

> units had the later hood with the large square filter air intakes and

> the

> differently mounted exhaust stack. This may or may not be important to

> you

> but thought I would point it out. Happy railroading. Dan.

>

> Dan and Nina Mulhearn; Pipestem WV

> dannina1 at earthlink.net

> Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

>

>

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