Canadian and Phase III RS3 diesel locomotives
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Price: Direct-current model with 21-pin plug, $219.95; with ESU LokSound Select sound decoder, $319.95
Era: 1954+ (varies depending on scheme)
Manufacturer: Bowser Manufacturing Co. Inc., 1302 Jordan Ave., Montoursville, PA 17754; 570-368-2379; bowser-trains.com
Canadian and Phase III RS3 diesel locomotive features:
- Road-name-specific fuel tanks
- Separate, factory-applied air hoses, windshield wipers, grab irons, uncoupling levers, and window glazing
- Light-emitting diode lighting including headlight
- Nickel silver wheels with RP-25 flanges
- Knuckle couplers
Release date: October 2023
Road names: Boston & Maine (maroon and yellow without lighting box on deck); Canadian National (black and red with “wet noodle” herald in three road numbers and green and yellow); Canadian Pacific (maroon and gray with script and block lettering; Action Red with “Multi Mark” herald in three road numbers); Delaware & Hudson (blue and yellow in one road number); Interstate (cream, gray, and orange); Long Island Rail Road (blue and yellow); Louisville & Nashville (gray and yellow); Northern Pacific (back and yellow); Ontario Northland (green, yellow, and red); and Spokane Portland & Seattle (blue and white in one road number). Two road number per scheme unless noted.
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