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Creating a New York Central Locomotive from the Alco Models RS-3
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 1982 #1 January
Page:
2
Author:
Jim Kindraka
Scale:
S
The author claims the model's motor is not powerful enough and the body sits too high on the frame. Only the second issue is resolved in this article. The remainder of the article covers how to detail the base model differently to make it more accurate for an NYC prototype.
Ex-PRR RS-3 #8479
Magazine:
The Keystone Vol 47 No.1
Page:
71
Author:
unaccredited
A bit of history about this locomotive.
Painting an American Models RS3
Magazine:
S Scale Resource 2022-08/09
Page:
19
Author:
Chris Monje
Scale:
S
The author changes the PRR factory-painted and decorated model to model the Erie Lackawanna paint scheme.
Project Alco
Magazine:
NASG Dispatch 2007 #2 April
Page:
20
Author:
Bob Werre
Scale:
S
The Alco Models' RS-3 and other engines can start to develop serious problems over time. The author suggest replacing the chassis with Railmaster Export's North Yard chassis. Includes many construction photos.