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MODEL RETAILER
December 2005

Article by Jeff Wilson

Atlas N Scale Alco RS11

Alco’s late-1950s RS11 diesel is the latest model in the Atlas Classic line, which features upgraded versions of past Atlas models. The RS-11 features improved tooling, including full pilots, corrected wheelbase, Accumate knuckle couplers and golden-white LED headlights. The model will be available with or without a DCC decoder. Road names
Include Alco demonstrator; Delaware & Hudson (gray, blue and yellow); Duluth, Winnipeg & Pacific (red, blue and white); Maine Central (green and gold); Norfolk & Western (black); Northern Pacific (black and gold) and Southern Pacific (black widow). Decoder-equipped models are $134.95 and standard (DCC-ready) models are $99.95; January 2006 delivery is expected.